Lancaster Elementary

Summary:

Lancaster Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 560 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.

While Lancaster Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (76.43%) compared to surrounding schools, it consistently underperforms academically. The school has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 36.9% to 44.5%, and only 32-40% of its students are proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 54-62% for the Orange County and 53-60% for the state. Additionally, Lancaster Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.34% to 80.36%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

In contrast, nearby schools like Pinecrest Preparatory Charter and Cornerstone Academy Charter have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. While Lancaster Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $10,320, the school's consistent underperformance suggests that addressing the demographic and academic challenges will require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and collaboration with the surrounding community and schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6700 Sheryl Ann Dr
Orlando, FL 32809

(407) 858-3131

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1964^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,320

Students who attend Lancaster Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Judson B Walker Middle
High:	Oak Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 560

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.4%

African American:

16.3%

White:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lancaster Elementary ranks worse than 87.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 149^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.75. (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 (76.4%), African American (16.3%), White (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary is 18.6. 154 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lancaster Elementary employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lancaster Elementary is $10,320. 115 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lancaster 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 Lancaster Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	25.61	1302^nd	1688	22.9%
2007	17.11	1556^th	1786	12.9%
2008	8.13	1701^st	1789	4.9%
2009	20.87	1545^th	1847	16.4%
2010	28.26	1471^st	1919	23.3%
2011	24.70	1589^th	1985	19.9%
2012	14.40	1789^th	1984	9.8%
2013	19.32	1742^nd	2029	14.1%
2014	15.87	1854^th	2064	10.2%
2016	12.97	1908^th	2087	8.6%
2017	27.76	1557^th	2112	26.3%
2018	33.76	1434^th	2118	32.3%
2019	38.51	1357^th	2182	37.8%
2021	19.11	1857^th	2247	17.4%
2022	17.08	1944^th	2219	12.4%
2023	21.76	1844^th	2240	17.7%
2024	17.75	1964^th	2256	12.9%

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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 Lancaster Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	402	48	19	208	0	n/a	n/a	0	677
1989	414	69	8	197	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1990	356	67	9	129	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
1991	405	108	10	239	1	n/a	n/a	0	763
1992	364	127	18	153	1	n/a	n/a	0	663
1993	330	142	14	158	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
1994	315	120	13	225	1	n/a	n/a	0	674
1995	280	151	8	228	3	n/a	n/a	0	670
1996	280	151	8	228	3	n/a	n/a	0	670
1997	261	165	11	300	0	n/a	n/a	0	737
1998	236	157	9	319	2	n/a	n/a	0	723
1999	212	157	9	352	1	n/a	n/a	0	731
2000	196	190	16	387	1	n/a	n/a	0	790
2001	167	194	21	412	2	n/a	n/a	0	796
2002	167	166	22	449	2	n/a	n/a	0	806
2003	167	166	22	449	2	n/a	n/a	0	806
2004	145	184	26	499	2	n/a	n/a	0	856
2005	118	196	31	516	3	n/a	n/a	0	864
2006	122	178	36	607	2	n/a	n/a	0	945
2007	113	174	35	622	2	n/a	n/a	18	964
2008	82	133	33	514	1	n/a	n/a	14	777
2009	85	145	26	488	1	n/a	n/a	13	758
2010	65	141	26	514	1	n/a	n/a	13	760
2011	56	136	17	532	3	0	14	0	758
2012	61	144	18	567	1	0	13	0	804
2013	57	157	19	590	1	0	15	0	839
2014	59	153	16	611	1	1	12	0	853
2015	58	204	18	594	0	3	9	0	886
2016	50	197	16	632	0	4	6	0	905
2017	59	170	18	598	4	6	4	0	859
2018	46	172	20	553	3	7	2	0	803
2019	44	163	13	581	3	4	7	0	815
2020	38	130	11	574	1	4	8	0	766
2021	39	121	9	476	0	2	6	0	653
2022	29	98	5	452	1	1	6	0	592
2023	24	91	4	428	1	1	11	0	560

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 Lancaster Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	677	37.0	18.2	54.8
1989	688	42.0	16.3	51
1990	561	45.0	12.4	72.2
1991	763	48.0	15.8	56.2
1992	663	43.0	15.4	0.5
1993	644	37.0	17.4	7.9
1994	674	39.0	17.3	6.4
1995	670	40.0	16.8	24.5
1996	670	40.0	16.8	24.5
1997	737	41.0	18.0	25
1998	723	47.0	15.4	61.5
1999	731	50.0	14.6	71.3
2000	790	48.0	16.5	79.7
2001	796	52.0	15.3	81.7
2002	806	55.0	14.7	82.8
2003	806	55.0	14.7	82.8
2004	856	55.0	15.6	79.7
2005	864	57.0	15.2	88.4
2006	945	57.0	16.6	85.5
2007	964	63.0	15.3	84.4
2008	777	52.0	14.9	81
2009	758	50.1	15.5	83.1
2010	760	47.5	16.0	86.6
2011	758	49.0	15.4	93.1
2012	804	51.0	15.7	82
2013	839	56.0	14.9	94.5
2014	853	55.0	15.5	99.6
2015	886	56.0	15.8	99.7
2016	905	58.0	15.6	99.7
2017	859	57.0	15.0	96.5
2018	803	53.0	15.1	79.1
2019	815	52.0	15.6	78.7
2020	766	50.0	15.3	86.2
2021	653	47.0	13.8	75.3
2022	592	35.0	16.9	78.4
2023	560	30.0	18.6	80.4

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 Lancaster Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	677	37.0	18.2	54.8
1989	688	42.0	16.3	51
1990	561	45.0	12.4	72.2
1991	763	48.0	15.8	56.2
1992	663	43.0	15.4	0.5
1993	644	37.0	17.4	7.9
1994	674	39.0	17.3	6.4
1995	670	40.0	16.8	24.5
1996	670	40.0	16.8	24.5
1997	737	41.0	18.0	25
1998	723	47.0	15.4	61.5
1999	731	50.0	14.6	71.3
2000	790	48.0	16.5	79.7
2001	796	52.0	15.3	81.7
2002	806	55.0	14.7	82.8
2003	806	55.0	14.7	82.8
2004	856	55.0	15.6	79.7
2005	864	57.0	15.2	88.4
2006	945	57.0	16.6	85.5
2007	964	63.0	15.3	84.4
2008	777	52.0	14.9	81
2009	758	50.1	15.5	83.1
2010	760	47.5	16.0	86.6
2011	758	49.0	15.4	93.1
2012	804	51.0	15.7	82
2013	839	56.0	14.9	94.5
2014	853	55.0	15.5	99.6
2015	886	56.0	15.8	99.7
2016	905	58.0	15.6	99.7
2017	859	57.0	15.0	96.5
2018	803	53.0	15.1	79.1
2019	815	52.0	15.6	78.7
2020	766	50.0	15.3	86.2
2021	653	47.0	13.8	75.3
2022	592	35.0	16.9	78.4
2023	560	30.0	18.6	80.4

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 Lancaster Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,144 (13.4%)	$7,420 (86.6%)	$8,564
2019	$1,084 (12.3%)	$7,727 (87.7%)	$8,811
2020	$1,601 (17.5%)	$7,550 (82.5%)	$9,150
2021	$2,113 (20.7%)	$8,097 (79.3%)	$10,210
2022	$2,789 (25.5%)	$8,157 (74.5%)	$10,947
2023	$2,481 (24.0%)	$7,839 (76.0%)	$10,320

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lancaster Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1357^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1844^th of 2240 Elementary schools	20.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster Elementary)	41	33	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)	68	48	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster Elementary)	52	37	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)	77	35	42%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster Elementary)	33	22	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)	48	30	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lancaster Elementary)	32	30	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	815	560	31.3%
African American	163	91	44.2%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	13	4	69.2%
Hispanic	581	428	26.3%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	44	24	45.5%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.7%	80.4%	1.7%

Schools Near Lancaster 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
Lancaster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Sheryl Ann Dr	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3131	560	30	18.6	80.4%	24 (4.3%)	91 (16.3%)	428 (76.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	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
Winegard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7055 Winegard Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3200	658	38	17.3	74.6%	42 (6.4%)	136 (20.7%)	455 (69.1%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.4%)	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
Cornerstone Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	906 Waltham Avenue	Belle Isle	32809	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 608-7171	988	49	20.1	35.2%	505 (51.1%)	89 (9.0%)	283 (28.6%)	60 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.8%)	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
Pershing School	Public	K-8	1800 E Pershing Ave	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3170	1,120	63	17.7	38.1%	578 (51.6%)	89 (7.9%)	374 (33.4%)	21 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	52 (4.6%)	55.6	953^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.8%		56.6	930^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.5%	23	68.0	53.0	51.0	57.0	49.0	42.0	66.0	48.0	51.0	60.0	17.0	54.0	59.0	43.0	88.0			57.0	$9,338	$1,242	$8,096
Palmetto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2015 Duskin Ave	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3150	805	48	16.7	75.4%	20 (2.5%)	434 (53.9%)	318 (39.5%)	13 (1.6%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	13 (1.6%)	13.4	2070^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.2%		23.9	1775^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.8%	295	20.0	30.0	37.0				33.0	28.0	37.0				43.0						$11,299	$2,792	$8,508
Sally Ride Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9601 11th Ave	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 858-3100	406	28	14.5	71.2%	73 (18.0%)	61 (15.0%)	244 (60.1%)	14 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	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	286	16	17.8	76.2%	52 (18.2%)	49 (17.1%)	171 (59.8%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	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
Sadler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 W Oak Ridge Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2620	768	45	17.0	65.2%	114 (14.8%)	145 (18.9%)	493 (64.2%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	21.8	1854^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.8%		14.3	2046^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.7%	192	28.0	25.0	42.0				49.0	44.0	36.0				50.0						$10,182	$2,047	$8,135
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
Millennia Gardens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 Gardens Ridge Way	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 845-0565	873	54	16.1	69.2%	67 (7.7%)	371 (42.5%)	415 (47.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.1%)	25.9	1743^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	22.7%		15.9	2004^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.5%	261	39.0	43.0	46.0				46.0	34.0	34.0				46.0						$11,921	$3,408	$8,514

Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Lancaster Elementary?

Students at Lancaster Elementary are 76% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Lancaster Elementary in?

Orange

How many students attend Lancaster Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Lancaster Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Lancaster Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lancaster Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Judson B Walker Middle
High : Oak Ridge High

Is Lancaster Elementary a good school?

Lancaster Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Florida elementary schools.

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