Sally Ride Elementary

Q: Is Sally Ride Elementary a good school?

Sally Ride Elementary ranks 1646 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Sally Ride Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 406 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 from SchoolDigger.

While Sally Ride Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (60.1%) compared to the surrounding schools, it also faces unique challenges. The school has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.3% to 49.5%, and its test scores are generally lower than the Orange County and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 33%, compared to 57% for Orange County and 55% for Florida. Additionally, Sally Ride Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.23% to 71.18%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the surrounding schools.

While the nearby schools, such as Meadow Woods Elementary, Waterbridge Elementary, and Shenandoah Elementary, also have significant populations of economically disadvantaged and minority students, they generally outperform Sally Ride Elementary on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the nearby Cornerstone Academy Charter and Pinecrest Preparatory Charter schools demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, suggesting that the charter school model may be a successful approach in this area.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

9601 11th Ave
Orlando, FL 32824

(407) 858-3100

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1646^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,524

Students who attend Sally Ride Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Judson B Walker Middle
High:	Cypress Creek High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 392

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.0%

White:

16.1%

African American:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sally Ride Elementary ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 124^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.17. (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 Sally Ride Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61%), White (16.1%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sally Ride Elementary is 14, which is the 20^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Sally Ride Elementary employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sally Ride Elementary is $13,524, which is the 31^st highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sally Ride 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 Sally Ride Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	26.99	1268^th	1688	24.9%
2007	19.14	1526^th	1786	14.6%
2008	16.08	1584^th	1789	11.5%
2009	35.59	1290^th	1847	30.2%
2010	25.55	1521^st	1919	20.7%
2011	17.36	1740^th	1985	12.3%
2012	22.38	1610^th	1984	18.9%
2013	17.96	1773^rd	2029	12.6%
2014	23.89	1653^rd	2064	19.9%
2016	24.96	1619^th	2087	22.4%
2017	19.63	1791^st	2112	15.2%
2018	26.34	1625^th	2118	23.3%
2019	43.63	1228^th	2182	43.7%
2021	48.33	1118^th	2247	50.2%
2022	41.45	1278^th	2219	42.4%
2023	26.02	1717^th	2240	23.3%
2024	29.17	1646^th	2256	27.0%

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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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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, April 5, 2018

This school tries very hard but just does not run itself in a professional manner. The car line is crazy. It seems like students are aloud to act terrible in the classroom. I feel sorry for the teachers, honestly. I'm hoping the new school they are building will up morale and involvement. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sally Ride Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	327	75	9	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
1989	333	79	16	62	1	n/a	n/a	0	491
1990	169	39	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1991	174	27	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1992	175	26	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1993	184	27	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1994	185	24	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1995	176	23	6	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	224
1996	176	23	6	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	224
1997	204	28	5	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	274
1998	218	29	5	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	299
1999	207	33	6	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	308
2000	195	37	10	92	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2001	191	36	17	116	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2002	157	29	20	121	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2003	157	29	20	121	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2004	155	33	19	130	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2005	153	41	23	159	2	n/a	n/a	0	378
2006	163	39	20	155	4	n/a	n/a	0	381
2007	141	55	33	165	4	n/a	n/a	7	405
2008	151	54	36	180	7	n/a	n/a	10	438
2009	147	62	37	165	5	n/a	n/a	12	428
2010	134	56	34	149	2	n/a	n/a	10	385
2011	108	57	35	171	0	2	12	0	385
2012	89	41	20	117	0	2	8	0	277
2013	93	32	19	121	0	1	7	0	273
2014	87	40	11	111	0	1	4	0	254
2015	75	41	5	145	0	1	4	0	271
2016	61	47	4	152	0	0	6	0	270
2017	64	54	6	170	0	0	4	0	298
2018	67	59	3	188	0	0	4	0	321
2019	98	74	19	246	0	0	8	0	445
2020	96	85	17	255	1	0	8	0	462
2021	89	63	15	220	1	0	6	0	394
2022	78	62	15	237	1	0	11	0	404
2023	73	61	14	244	0	0	14	0	406
2024	63	59	14	239	0	2	15	0	392

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 Sally Ride Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	472	27.0	17.4	42.4
1989	491	30.0	16.3	39.9
1990	216	18.0	12.0	46.3
1991	208	17.0	12.2	52.4
1992	208	17.0	12.2	15.4
1993	217	15.0	14.5	34.6
1994	217	16.0	13.6	40.1
1995	224	13.0	17.2	50.9
1996	224	13.0	17.2	50.9
1997	274	17.0	16.1	54.4
1998	299	16.0	18.7	49.5
1999	308	22.0	14.0	68.5
2000	334	26.0	12.8	68.6
2001	360	24.0	15.0	71.1
2002	327	24.0	13.6	64.8
2003	327	24.0	13.6	64.8
2004	337	25.0	13.5	62.6
2005	378	25.0	15.1	73
2006	381	26.0	14.7	66.7
2007	405	26.0	15.6	69.3
2008	438	31.0	14.1	73.8
2009	428	27.7	15.9	73.3
2010	385	25.0	15.4	87.7
2011	385	28.0	13.7	84.4
2012	277	21.0	13.1	72.9
2013	273	23.0	11.8	91.6
2014	254	23.0	11.0	98.8
2015	271	25.0	10.8	98.9
2016	270	25.0	10.8	98.9
2017	298	22.0	13.5	94
2018	321	22.0	14.5	75.1
2019	445	35.0	12.7	66.1
2020	462	33.0	14.0	80.5
2021	394	33.0	11.9	65.2
2022	404	30.0	13.4	67.6
2023	406	28.0	14.5	71.2
2024	392	28.0	14.0	70.4

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 Sally Ride Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	472	27.0	17.4	42.4
1989	491	30.0	16.3	39.9
1990	216	18.0	12.0	46.3
1991	208	17.0	12.2	52.4
1992	208	17.0	12.2	15.4
1993	217	15.0	14.5	34.6
1994	217	16.0	13.6	40.1
1995	224	13.0	17.2	50.9
1996	224	13.0	17.2	50.9
1997	274	17.0	16.1	54.4
1998	299	16.0	18.7	49.5
1999	308	22.0	14.0	68.5
2000	334	26.0	12.8	68.6
2001	360	24.0	15.0	71.1
2002	327	24.0	13.6	64.8
2003	327	24.0	13.6	64.8
2004	337	25.0	13.5	62.6
2005	378	25.0	15.1	73
2006	381	26.0	14.7	66.7
2007	405	26.0	15.6	69.3
2008	438	31.0	14.1	73.8
2009	428	27.7	15.9	73.3
2010	385	25.0	15.4	87.7
2011	385	28.0	13.7	84.4
2012	277	21.0	13.1	72.9
2013	273	23.0	11.8	91.6
2014	254	23.0	11.0	98.8
2015	271	25.0	10.8	98.9
2016	270	25.0	10.8	98.9
2017	298	22.0	13.5	94
2018	321	22.0	14.5	75.1
2019	445	35.0	12.7	66.1
2020	462	33.0	14.0	80.5
2021	394	33.0	11.9	65.2
2022	404	30.0	13.4	67.6
2023	406	28.0	14.5	71.2
2024	392	28.0	14.0	70.4

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 Sally Ride Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,116 (9.3%)	$10,902 (90.7%)	$12,018
2019	$563 (4.7%)	$11,372 (95.3%)	$11,935
2020	$1,116 (8.5%)	$11,971 (91.5%)	$13,086
2021	$2,021 (14.3%)	$12,137 (85.7%)	$14,157
2022	$2,939 (19.7%)	$11,961 (80.3%)	$14,901
2023	$2,310 (17.1%)	$11,214 (82.9%)	$13,524

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sally Ride 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 1228^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1717^th of 2240 Elementary schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sally Ride Elementary)	46	39	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sally Ride Elementary)	50	57	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sally Ride Elementary)	42	52	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sally Ride Elementary)	61	52	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sally Ride Elementary)	57	54	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sally Ride Elementary)	62	42	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sally Ride Elementary)	57	46	11%
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	445	406	8.8%
African American	74	61	17.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	14	26.3%
Hispanic	246	244	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	98	73	25.5%
Two or More Races	8	14	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.1%	71.2%	5.1%

Schools Near Sally Ride 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 Biology 1 (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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sally Ride Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9601 11th Ave	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 858-3100	392	28	14.0	70.4%	63 (16.1%)	59 (15.1%)	239 (61.0%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.8%)	29.2	1646^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.0%		26	1717^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.3%	71	33.0	51.0	47.0				34.0	44.0	41.0				51.0						$13,524	$2,310	$11,214
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	8503 Daetwyler Dr	Orlando	32827	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 856-8359	292	16	18.2	45.9%	42 (14.4%)	46 (15.8%)	187 (64.0%)	8 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	80.4	394^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.5%		86.8	250^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.8%	144	62.0	63.0	67.0	81.0	76.0	63.0	74.0	58.0	85.0	96.0	96.0	92.0	69.0	70.0	100.0			92.0	$8,973	$954	$8,019
Wetherbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 E Wetherbee Rd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 850-5130	954	51	18.7	37.8%	125 (13.1%)	130 (13.6%)	566 (59.3%)	120 (12.6%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	67.2	695^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.2%		78.9	430^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.8%	265	66.0	68.0	59.0				59.0	63.0	56.0				64.0						$9,066	$1,092	$7,974
Winegard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7055 Winegard Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3200	667	40	16.6	68.2%	35 (5.2%)	116 (17.4%)	491 (73.6%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	17.1	1979^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.3%		18.9	1936^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.6%	43	21.0	35.0	47.0				32.0	38.0	37.0				36.0						$9,866	$1,735	$8,131
Lancaster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Sheryl Ann Dr	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3131	574	30	19.1	76.1%	24 (4.2%)	87 (15.2%)	447 (77.9%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	17.7	1964^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.9%		21.8	1844^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.7%	120	36.0	34.0	32.0				40.0	38.0	39.0				38.0						$10,320	$2,481	$7,839
Southwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12600 Bisted Dr	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-2230	517	32	16.1	51.3%	85 (16.4%)	91 (17.6%)	286 (55.3%)	37 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	57.5	910^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.7%		63	771^st of 2240 public elementary schools	65.6%	139	45.0	60.0	49.0				69.0	62.0	58.0				59.0						$11,336	$1,868	$9,469
Cornerstone Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	906 Waltham Avenue	Belle Isle	32809	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 608-7171	987	51	19.3	24.1%	495 (50.2%)	84 (8.5%)	300 (30.4%)	58 (5.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.7%)	84.4	312^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.2%		83.6	322^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	85.6%	10	67.0	76.0	70.0	84.0	84.0	72.0	64.0	81.0	75.0	77.0	79.0	81.0	77.0	55.0	90.0	100.0	100.0	73.0	$9,550	$598	$8,952
Meadow Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Rhode Island Woods Cir	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3140	660	42	15.7	64.4%	54 (8.2%)	102 (15.5%)	467 (70.8%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)	34.9	1493^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	33.8%		30.7	1594^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.8%	101	49.0	46.0	44.0				49.0	46.0	43.0				49.0						$11,413	$2,215	$9,198
Waterbridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11100 Galvin Dr	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3190	551	31	17.7	49.2%	76 (13.8%)	69 (12.5%)	384 (69.7%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	48.1	1134^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.7%		47.8	1141^st of 2240 public elementary schools	49.1%	7	49.0	39.0	64.0				47.0	30.0	72.0				75.0						$9,819	$1,033	$8,786
Shenandoah Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4827 S Conway Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3180	419	28	14.9	58.2%	115 (27.4%)	29 (6.9%)	260 (62.1%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sally Ride Elementary

Is Sally Ride Elementary a good school?

Sally Ride Elementary ranks 1646^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sally Ride Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sally Ride Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Judson B Walker Middle
High : Cypress Creek High

What district is Sally Ride Elementary in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Sally Ride Elementary?

Students at Sally Ride Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 16% White, 15% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Sally Ride Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Sally Ride Elementary.

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