Engelwood Elementary

Summary:

Engelwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 556 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. 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.

Engelwood Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (82.01%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 50-75% Hispanic. Engelwood also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 44.4% over the past 5 years, much higher than the 35.7% to 67.9% range of nearby schools. Academically, Engelwood's test scores are consistently lower than the Orange County and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 57% in Orange County and 55% statewide.

Additionally, Engelwood Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.6% to 75.09% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the 57.65% to 85.85% range of surrounding schools. Despite this high need, the school's spending per student, ranging from $10,597 to $13,077 over the past 4 years, is on par with or slightly higher than nearby schools. These factors suggest that Engelwood Elementary faces significant challenges in effectively educating its student population and may require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5985 La Costa Dr
Orlando, FL 32807

(407) 249-6340

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1820^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,522

Students who attend Engelwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Roberto Clemente Middle
High:	Colonial High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 556

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.0%

White:

8.6%

African American:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Engelwood Elementary ranks worse than 80.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 139^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.2. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82%), White (8.6%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Engelwood Elementary is 13.2, which is the 7^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Engelwood Elementary employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Engelwood Elementary is $12,522, which is the 51^st highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Engelwood 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 Engelwood Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	9.62	1580^th	1688	6.4%
2007	14.46	1602^nd	1786	10.3%
2008	12.18	1654^th	1789	7.5%
2009	14.63	1656^th	1847	10.3%
2010	12.54	1768^th	1919	7.9%
2011	7.96	1906^th	1985	4.0%
2012	8.28	1900^th	1984	4.2%
2013	24.22	1635^th	2029	19.4%
2014	39.05	1281^st	2064	37.9%
2016	19.01	1762^nd	2087	15.6%
2017	18.42	1830^th	2112	13.4%
2018	10.90	1980^th	2118	6.5%
2019	12.14	2013^th	2182	7.7%
2021	11.00	2098^th	2247	6.6%
2022	14.19	2018^th	2219	9.1%
2023	17.63	1969^th	2240	12.1%
2024	23.20	1820^th	2256	19.3%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Engelwood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	470	56	15	188	0	n/a	n/a	0	729
1989	421	50	14	256	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
1990	500	76	16	373	0	n/a	n/a	0	965
1991	496	86	14	354	0	n/a	n/a	0	950
1992	272	105	9	259	1	n/a	n/a	0	646
1993	259	96	7	264	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
1994	226	112	9	236	1	n/a	n/a	0	584
1995	205	123	13	313	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1996	205	123	13	313	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1997	192	156	7	363	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
1998	163	132	8	377	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
1999	152	125	7	367	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
2000	134	117	6	336	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
2001	131	108	7	381	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
2002	83	74	10	449	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2003	83	74	10	449	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2004	86	67	12	466	2	n/a	n/a	0	633
2005	57	69	9	432	1	n/a	n/a	0	568
2006	55	46	10	418	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
2007	67	51	7	371	3	n/a	n/a	12	511
2008	62	57	2	407	0	n/a	n/a	24	552
2009	57	58	2	445	1	n/a	n/a	19	582
2010	48	53	4	463	1	n/a	n/a	13	582
2011	48	45	2	445	0	0	11	0	551
2012	41	60	2	452	0	0	5	0	560
2013	42	45	1	477	0	0	1	0	566
2014	32	29	2	446	2	0	6	0	517
2015	46	39	3	498	0	0	8	0	594
2016	41	38	4	491	0	0	10	0	584
2017	35	35	3	475	1	0	7	0	556
2018	34	36	4	490	1	0	5	0	570
2019	25	48	1	470	0	0	6	0	550
2020	25	48	0	484	0	0	4	0	561
2021	35	35	1	400	0	0	0	0	471
2022	47	56	0	447	1	0	3	0	554
2023	48	47	0	456	1	0	4	0	556

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 Engelwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	729	43.0	16.9	47.1
1989	741	50.0	14.8	47.9
1990	965	52.0	18.5	43.8
1991	950	59.0	16.1	48.7
1992	646	44.0	14.6	0.6
1993	626	41.0	15.3	4.8
1994	584	37.0	15.8	15.4
1995	654	36.0	18.2	63.5
1996	654	36.0	18.2	63.5
1997	718	40.0	18.0	58.9
1998	680	43.0	15.8	55.1
1999	651	38.0	17.1	70
2000	593	38.0	15.6	78.2
2001	627	43.0	14.6	76.4
2002	616	43.0	14.3	83
2003	616	43.0	14.3	83
2004	633	41.0	15.4	81.7
2005	568	44.0	12.9	88
2006	529	39.0	13.6	86.2
2007	511	38.0	13.4	82.6
2008	552	38.0	14.5	83.9
2009	582	39.8	14.9	84.4
2010	582	38.0	15.3	89.1
2011	551	39.0	14.1	92.9
2012	560	42.0	13.3	99.5
2013	566	40.0	14.1	99.5
2014	517	36.0	14.3	99.4
2015	594	38.0	15.6	65.5
2016	584	38.0	15.3	79.6
2017	556	36.0	15.4	73.6
2018	570	36.0	15.8	74.6
2019	550	36.0	15.2	75.6
2020	561	36.0	15.5	76.1
2021	471	37.0	12.7	72.4
2022	554	36.0	15.3	75.1
2023	556	42.0	13.2	69.6

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 Engelwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	729	43.0	16.9	47.1
1989	741	50.0	14.8	47.9
1990	965	52.0	18.5	43.8
1991	950	59.0	16.1	48.7
1992	646	44.0	14.6	0.6
1993	626	41.0	15.3	4.8
1994	584	37.0	15.8	15.4
1995	654	36.0	18.2	63.5
1996	654	36.0	18.2	63.5
1997	718	40.0	18.0	58.9
1998	680	43.0	15.8	55.1
1999	651	38.0	17.1	70
2000	593	38.0	15.6	78.2
2001	627	43.0	14.6	76.4
2002	616	43.0	14.3	83
2003	616	43.0	14.3	83
2004	633	41.0	15.4	81.7
2005	568	44.0	12.9	88
2006	529	39.0	13.6	86.2
2007	511	38.0	13.4	82.6
2008	552	38.0	14.5	83.9
2009	582	39.8	14.9	84.4
2010	582	38.0	15.3	89.1
2011	551	39.0	14.1	92.9
2012	560	42.0	13.3	99.5
2013	566	40.0	14.1	99.5
2014	517	36.0	14.3	99.4
2015	594	38.0	15.6	65.5
2016	584	38.0	15.3	79.6
2017	556	36.0	15.4	73.6
2018	570	36.0	15.8	74.6
2019	550	36.0	15.2	75.6
2020	561	36.0	15.5	76.1
2021	471	37.0	12.7	72.4
2022	554	36.0	15.3	75.1
2023	556	42.0	13.2	69.6

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 Engelwood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,031 (11.0%)	$8,364 (89.0%)	$9,395
2019	$1,306 (12.1%)	$9,525 (88.0%)	$10,830
2020	$1,349 (12.7%)	$9,248 (87.3%)	$10,597
2021	$2,149 (17.6%)	$10,074 (82.4%)	$12,224
2022	$3,260 (24.9%)	$9,818 (75.1%)	$13,077
2023	$3,419 (27.3%)	$9,102 (72.7%)	$12,522

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Engelwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2013^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1969^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Engelwood Elementary)	23	27	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Engelwood Elementary)	33	35	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Engelwood Elementary)	33	32	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Engelwood Elementary)	46	45	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Engelwood Elementary)	35	34	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Engelwood Elementary)	30	25	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Engelwood Elementary)	38	40	2%
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	550	556	1.1%
African American	48	47	2.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	470	456	3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	25	48	92%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.6%	69.6%	6%

Schools Near Engelwood 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Engelwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5985 La Costa Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6340	556	42	13.2	69.6%	48 (8.6%)	47 (8.5%)	456 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	23.2	1820^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.3%		17.6	1969^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.1%	149	26.0	36.0	45.0				34.0	43.0	47.0				50.0			$12,522	$3,419	$9,102
Chickasaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6900 Autumnvale Dr	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6300	507	32	15.8	73.6%	73 (14.4%)	40 (7.9%)	379 (74.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	44.4	1234^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.3%		29.1	1634^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.1%	400	58.0	35.0	58.0				62.0	40.0	45.0				60.0			$12,682	$2,835	$9,847
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
Azalea Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Carol Ave	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6909	467	32	14.5	80.7%	158 (33.8%)	39 (8.4%)	238 (51.0%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	39.7	1350^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		45	1209^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.0%	141	48.0	42.0	47.0				53.0	48.0	50.0				57.0			$14,034	$3,838	$10,196
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
Ucp Downtown Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	4680 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	170	12	14.1	57.6%	21 (12.4%)	25 (14.7%)	117 (68.8%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	1.2	2242^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	0.6%					(n/a)	15.0	0.0					23.0	0.0								$21,775	$00	$21,775
Forsyth Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6651 Curtis St	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 207-7495	476	36	13.2	80.7%	66 (13.9%)	41 (8.6%)	345 (72.5%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	33.9	1518^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.7%		37.2	1411^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.0%	107	38.0	33.0	56.0				45.0	37.0	50.0				59.0			$15,421	$4,329	$11,092
Little River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Caswell Dr	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6360	380	26	14.6	75.0%	37 (9.7%)	78 (20.5%)	243 (63.9%)	14 (3.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	26.5	1724^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.6%		40.9	1308^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.6%	416	27.0	27.0	53.0				39.0	30.0	53.0				58.0			$13,283	$3,163	$10,120
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 Engelwood Elementary

What district is Engelwood Elementary in?

Orange

What schools do graduates of Engelwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Engelwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roberto Clemente Middle
High : Colonial High

Is Engelwood Elementary a good school?

Engelwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Engelwood Elementary?

Students at Engelwood Elementary are 82% Hispanic, 9% White, 8% African American.

How many students attend Engelwood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Engelwood Elementary.

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