Conway Elementary

Q: Is Conway Elementary a good school?

Conway Elementary ranks 1352 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Conway Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 489 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.

Conway Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (59.51%) compared to nearby schools. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.6% in 2018-2019 to 38.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 17.0% to 40.0% range of nearby schools. Additionally, Conway Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the Orange County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with the 5th-grade science proficiency rate at 43% compared to 61% for the county and 53% for the state.

The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.71% to 70.35% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the 35.94% to 67.8% range of nearby schools. Despite the higher per-student spending at Conway Elementary, ranging from $12,400 to $14,491 per student, the school's academic performance lags behind the nearby Shenandoah Elementary, Dover Shores Elementary, and Blankner K-8, which generally perform better on various metrics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4100 Lake Margaret Dr
Orlando, FL 32812

(407) 249-6310

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1352^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,491

Students who attend Conway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Conway Middle
High:	William R Boone High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 489

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.5%

White:

18.2%

African American:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Conway Elementary ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 102^nd among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Conway Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.5%), White (18.2%), African American (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Conway Elementary is 12.8, which is the 4^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Conway Elementary employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Conway Elementary is $14,491, which is the 17^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Conway Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Conway Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	42.17	1009^th	1688	40.2%
2007	46.52	1008^th	1786	43.6%
2008	27.25	1378^th	1789	23.0%
2009	31.70	1366^th	1847	26.0%
2010	36.56	1303^rd	1919	32.1%
2011	42.35	1215^th	1985	38.8%
2012	27.33	1513^th	1984	23.7%
2013	33.82	1385^th	2029	31.7%
2014	44.48	1143^rd	2064	44.6%
2016	36.50	1352^nd	2087	35.2%
2017	40.47	1276^th	2112	39.6%
2018	36.24	1391^st	2118	34.3%
2019	46.97	1153^rd	2182	47.2%
2021	26.84	1653^rd	2247	26.4%
2022	29.60	1581^st	2219	28.8%
2023	33.04	1523^rd	2240	32.0%
2024	39.58	1352^nd	2256	40.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, May 4, 2012

I am not a fan of some of the teachers and their methodology of instruction. At a parent teacher conference my son's teacher actually had the audacity to suggest that I take my son to the doctor in attempt to get him on ADHD drugs to help him "focus" better. He is an A-B honor roll student with a vocabulary several grade levels ahead. He is also very aware of his surroundings and yes he may have a shorter attention span when he is bored or not challenged by the given tasks. This is standard for children of his age. I am angered by the teacher's suggestion to put him on psych drugs and I wish for that insanity to stop.

Maybe the teachers/school gets some kind of cut from psychs for students that they are able to get on these meds! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Conway Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	484	23	16	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	564
1989	513	14	14	54	3	n/a	n/a	0	598
1990	557	26	21	60	5	n/a	n/a	0	669
1991	611	39	31	78	2	n/a	n/a	0	761
1992	644	38	28	106	2	n/a	n/a	0	818
1993	700	41	37	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	868
1994	713	57	33	113	0	n/a	n/a	0	916
1995	689	75	36	140	1	n/a	n/a	0	941
1996	689	75	36	140	1	n/a	n/a	0	941
1997	715	85	34	172	0	n/a	n/a	0	1006
1998	676	102	36	160	2	n/a	n/a	0	976
1999	428	74	18	155	4	n/a	n/a	0	679
2000	415	98	13	197	5	n/a	n/a	0	728
2001	407	110	9	228	2	n/a	n/a	0	756
2002	318	95	11	223	1	n/a	n/a	0	648
2003	318	95	11	223	1	n/a	n/a	0	648
2004	310	95	15	221	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
2005	294	92	14	237	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
2006	280	92	16	209	2	n/a	n/a	0	599
2007	253	97	16	169	0	n/a	n/a	25	560
2008	238	103	15	192	0	n/a	n/a	20	568
2009	220	89	15	197	0	n/a	n/a	35	556
2010	216	82	16	234	1	n/a	n/a	23	572
2011	197	96	17	254	1	2	13	0	580
2012	204	90	22	296	4	1	21	0	638
2013	168	91	19	307	1	3	13	0	602
2014	147	107	11	297	2	2	11	0	577
2015	145	99	12	322	1	0	15	0	594
2016	130	83	15	291	1	0	15	0	535
2017	145	99	16	328	0	0	11	0	599
2018	125	77	17	327	2	2	13	0	563
2019	129	75	16	334	2	1	12	0	569
2020	130	74	14	336	1	0	17	0	572
2021	108	65	16	274	2	0	20	0	485
2022	86	86	9	269	4	0	26	0	480
2023	89	78	2	291	4	0	25	0	489

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Conway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	564	32.0	17.6	17.4
1989	598	34.0	17.5	16.6
1990	669	36.0	18.5	17.3
1991	761	43.0	17.6	21.2
1992	818	46.0	17.7	2
1993	868	45.0	19.3	12.2
1994	916	47.0	19.5	15.3
1995	941	49.0	19.2	27.4
1996	941	49.0	19.2	27.4
1997	1006	53.0	19.0	26.5
1998	976	55.0	17.7	23.8
1999	679	43.0	15.8	44.3
2000	728	44.0	16.5	51.1
2001	756	44.0	17.2	52.8
2002	648	38.0	17.1	59.1
2003	648	38.0	17.1	59.1
2004	641	36.0	17.8	56.9
2005	637	38.0	16.8	71.3
2006	599	41.0	14.6	63.3
2007	560	38.0	14.7	59.1
2008	568	36.0	15.8	62.4
2009	556	36.8	15.4	59.5
2010	572	35.0	16.3	61
2011	580	41.0	14.1	72.9
2012	638	46.0	13.8	65.7
2013	602	43.0	14.0	79.1
2014	577	42.0	13.7	82
2015	594	40.0	14.8	81.6
2016	535	39.0	13.7	100
2017	599	40.0	14.9	99.5
2018	563	39.0	14.4	66.1
2019	569	38.0	14.9	61.3
2020	572	43.0	13.3	84.3
2021	485	43.0	11.2	63.7
2022	480	35.0	13.7	69.6
2023	489	38.0	12.8	70.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Conway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	564	32.0	17.6	17.4
1989	598	34.0	17.5	16.6
1990	669	36.0	18.5	17.3
1991	761	43.0	17.6	21.2
1992	818	46.0	17.7	2
1993	868	45.0	19.3	12.2
1994	916	47.0	19.5	15.3
1995	941	49.0	19.2	27.4
1996	941	49.0	19.2	27.4
1997	1006	53.0	19.0	26.5
1998	976	55.0	17.7	23.8
1999	679	43.0	15.8	44.3
2000	728	44.0	16.5	51.1
2001	756	44.0	17.2	52.8
2002	648	38.0	17.1	59.1
2003	648	38.0	17.1	59.1
2004	641	36.0	17.8	56.9
2005	637	38.0	16.8	71.3
2006	599	41.0	14.6	63.3
2007	560	38.0	14.7	59.1
2008	568	36.0	15.8	62.4
2009	556	36.8	15.4	59.5
2010	572	35.0	16.3	61
2011	580	41.0	14.1	72.9
2012	638	46.0	13.8	65.7
2013	602	43.0	14.0	79.1
2014	577	42.0	13.7	82
2015	594	40.0	14.8	81.6
2016	535	39.0	13.7	100
2017	599	40.0	14.9	99.5
2018	563	39.0	14.4	66.1
2019	569	38.0	14.9	61.3
2020	572	43.0	13.3	84.3
2021	485	43.0	11.2	63.7
2022	480	35.0	13.7	69.6
2023	489	38.0	12.8	70.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Conway Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,120 (10.6%)	$9,398 (89.4%)	$10,518
2019	$1,002 (8.9%)	$10,201 (91.1%)	$11,203
2020	$1,284 (10.4%)	$11,116 (89.6%)	$12,400
2021	$2,421 (17.1%)	$11,733 (82.9%)	$14,154
2022	$3,282 (22.8%)	$11,120 (77.2%)	$14,402
2023	$3,433 (23.7%)	$11,057 (76.3%)	$14,491

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Conway Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1153^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1523^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Conway Elementary)	47	45	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Conway Elementary)	52	55	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Conway Elementary)	55	39	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Conway Elementary)	71	39	32%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Conway Elementary)	57	44	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Conway Elementary)	52	37	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Conway Elementary)	57	39	18%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	569	489	14.1%
African American	75	78	4%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	16	2	87.5%
Hispanic	334	291	12.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	129	89	31%
Two or More Races	12	25	108.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.3%	70.3%	9%

Schools Near Conway Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Conway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Lake Margaret Dr	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6310	489	38	12.8	70.3%	89 (18.2%)	78 (16.0%)	291 (59.5%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)	39.6	1352^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.1%		33	1523^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.0%	171	58.0	48.0	42.0				59.0	46.0	46.0				43.0					$14,491	$3,433	$11,057
Lake George Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Gatlin Ave	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 737-1430	452	31	14.5	58.2%	78 (17.3%)	76 (16.8%)	277 (61.3%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	34.4	1504^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.3%		41.1	1300^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.0%	204	46.0	33.0	49.0				66.0	39.0	40.0				46.0					$13,640	$3,141	$10,499
Shenandoah Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4827 S Conway Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3180	459	31	14.8	56.0%	137 (29.8%)	47 (10.2%)	256 (55.8%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	45	1218^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.0%		28.7	1644^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.6%	426	59.0	42.0	49.0				50.0	45.0	53.0				61.0					$13,625	$2,183	$11,442
Passport Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	5221 Curry Ford Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 658-9900	177	12	14.7	67.8%	22 (12.4%)	10 (5.6%)	141 (79.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	27.5	1699^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.7%		36	1439^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.8%	260	47.0	45.0	45.0	64.0	55.0	77.0	37.0	36.0	32.0	45.0	64.0	68.0	14.0	36.0			77.0	$9,876	$821	$9,055
Dover Shores Elementary	Public	K-5	1200 Gaston Foster Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6330	394	27	14.5	61.2%	87 (22.1%)	52 (13.2%)	247 (62.7%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	48	1139^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.5%		51.4	1069^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.3%	70	40.0	53.0	49.0				46.0	62.0	63.0				58.0					$12,864	$2,951	$9,914
Blankner K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	2500 S Mills Ave	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 245-1720	818	56	14.6	35.9%	470 (57.5%)	70 (8.6%)	201 (24.6%)	32 (3.9%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.7%)	36 (4.4%)	85.4	295^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.9%		85	291^st of 2240 public elementary schools	87.0%	4	76.0	68.0	76.0	69.0	57.0	61.0	75.0	73.0	83.0	73.0	25.0	79.0	88.0	71.0	97.0	100.0	73.0	$12,131	$1,907	$10,224
Lake Como School	Public	PK, KG-8	2450 E Gore St	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 897-6420	885	61	14.5	53.9%	340 (38.4%)	178 (20.1%)	311 (35.1%)	14 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.1%)	59.4	875^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.2%		50.3	1090^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.3%	215	54.0	56.0	59.0	60.0	45.0	49.0	66.0	64.0	54.0	54.0	29.0	70.0	64.0	43.0	71.0		64.0	$11,403	$1,736	$9,667
Michael McCoy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5225 S Semoran Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6370	484	30	16.1	74.4%	42 (8.7%)	73 (15.1%)	356 (73.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	40.6	1327^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.2%		40.7	1314^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.3%	13	41.0	52.0	47.0				55.0	41.0	56.0				55.0					$11,890	$2,406	$9,484
Bridgeprep Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	7990 SW 117 Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 775-2119	309	24	12.8	67.0%	19 (6.1%)	38 (12.3%)	249 (80.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3.5	2235^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.9%		8.7	2156^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.8%	79	26.0	24.0	21.0	18.0	32.0	16.0	13.0	8.0	15.0	20.0	31.0	19.0	15.0	3.0			31.0	$11,702	$1,220	$10,482
Ventura Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Woodgate Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6400	596	40	14.9	66.4%	54 (9.1%)	90 (15.1%)	437 (73.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)	28.4	1667^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.1%		26.1	1715^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.4%	48	44.0	41.0	46.0				42.0	50.0	38.0				41.0					$12,719	$2,583	$10,135

Frequently Asked Questions about Conway Elementary

What schools do graduates of Conway Elementary attend?

Students who attend Conway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Conway Middle
High : William R Boone High

How many students attend Conway Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Conway Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Conway Elementary?

Students at Conway Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 18% White, 16% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Conway Elementary in?

Orange

Is Conway Elementary a good school?

Conway Elementary ranks 1352^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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