Hiawassee Elementary

Summary:

Hiawassee Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 565 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.

Hiawassee Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Pinewood Elementary, Oak Hill Elementary, and Orlo Vista Elementary in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (83.01%) compared to the 44.15% to 88.66% range at nearby schools. Hiawassee also consistently struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.5% to 32.4%, which is higher than the 20.8% to 38.1% seen at nearby schools. Additionally, Hiawassee's test scores are consistently lower than the Orange County and Florida state averages, and the school has ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools.

These challenges at Hiawassee Elementary raise questions about the adequacy of funding and resources available to the school, as well as the potential for systemic biases or barriers that may be impacting student performance and engagement. With a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (74.35% to 80%), the school's per-student spending is generally higher than nearby schools, but it's unclear if these resources are being effectively utilized. Addressing the issues at Hiawassee will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique needs and context of the school community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6800 Hennepin Blvd
Orlando, FL 32818

(407) 296-6410

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1785^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,384

Students who attend Hiawassee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Robinswood Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 565

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.0%

Hispanic:

12.2%

White:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hiawassee Elementary ranks worse than 79.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 137^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.35. (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: African American (83%), Hispanic (12.2%), White (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hiawassee Elementary is 17.6. 135 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hiawassee Elementary employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hiawassee Elementary is $12,384, which is the 58^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hiawassee 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 Hiawassee Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	7.36	1609^th	1688	4.7%
2007	15.21	1585^th	1786	11.3%
2008	5.34	1742^nd	1789	2.6%
2009	9.12	1749^th	1847	5.3%
2010	6.66	1856^th	1919	3.3%
2011	8.64	1895^th	1985	4.5%
2012	35.69	1303^rd	1984	34.3%
2013	18.90	1750^th	2029	13.8%
2014	17.18	1815^th	2064	12.1%
2016	8.49	1997^th	2087	4.3%
2017	13.69	1936^th	2112	8.3%
2018	8.57	2026^th	2118	4.3%
2019	12.29	2007^th	2182	8.0%
2021	11.29	2087^th	2247	7.1%
2022	19.54	1867^th	2219	15.9%
2023	22.01	1836^th	2240	18.0%
2024	24.35	1785^th	2256	20.9%

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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 Hiawassee Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	251	230	8	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
1989	284	285	6	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	607
1990	283	296	5	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	618
1991	246	343	10	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	642
1992	248	378	16	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	705
1993	210	391	15	59	3	n/a	n/a	0	678
1994	176	406	14	66	2	n/a	n/a	0	664
1995	138	470	16	64	2	n/a	n/a	0	690
1996	138	470	16	64	2	n/a	n/a	0	690
1997	175	764	37	124	4	n/a	n/a	0	1104
1998	164	784	40	142	4	n/a	n/a	0	1134
1999	82	612	24	99	6	n/a	n/a	0	823
2000	82	700	19	115	6	n/a	n/a	0	922
2001	58	655	21	77	5	n/a	n/a	0	816
2002	42	554	6	54	8	n/a	n/a	0	664
2003	42	554	6	54	8	n/a	n/a	0	664
2004	36	573	7	69	12	n/a	n/a	0	697
2005	31	552	6	65	11	n/a	n/a	0	665
2006	30	602	6	62	14	n/a	n/a	0	714
2007	21	602	4	67	14	n/a	n/a	17	725
2008	21	636	7	58	16	n/a	n/a	13	751
2009	17	638	9	45	12	n/a	n/a	16	737
2010	21	608	8	51	9	n/a	n/a	21	718
2011	18	627	11	59	8	0	12	0	735
2012	17	632	6	72	6	1	11	0	745
2013	10	634	11	74	3	1	11	0	744
2014	13	650	15	86	5	1	11	0	781
2015	18	642	17	91	5	0	9	0	782
2016	16	643	9	111	4	2	6	0	791
2017	7	590	6	78	5	2	7	0	695
2018	9	566	7	66	5	1	6	0	660
2019	10	557	7	69	4	2	6	0	655
2020	7	545	11	59	4	0	3	0	629
2021	11	493	5	61	3	0	4	0	577
2022	14	473	3	75	3	0	7	0	575
2023	11	469	6	69	1	0	9	0	565

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 Hiawassee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	516	30.0	17.2	22.1
1989	607	32.0	18.9	24.5
1990	618	31.0	19.9	35.1
1991	642	35.0	18.3	36.4
1992	705	34.0	20.7	0.3
1993	678	38.0	17.8	27.7
1994	664	36.0	18.4	18.7
1995	690	37.0	18.6	63.3
1996	690	37.0	18.6	63.3
1997	1104	53.0	20.8	51
1998	1134	62.0	18.3	55.8
1999	823	48.0	17.1	74.7
2000	922	49.0	18.8	84.3
2001	816	48.0	17.0	84.1
2002	664	42.0	15.8	76.7
2003	664	42.0	15.8	76.7
2004	697	41.0	17.0	63.4
2005	665	46.0	14.5	86.2
2006	714	42.0	17.0	79.8
2007	725	46.0	15.8	76.8
2008	751	50.0	15.0	79.3
2009	737	47.0	16.0	71
2010	718	45.0	15.9	77
2011	735	48.0	15.3	82.7
2012	745	45.0	16.5	82.1
2013	744	48.0	15.5	96.2
2014	781	46.0	16.9	99.6
2015	782	50.0	15.6	99.6
2016	791	49.0	16.1	100
2017	695	45.0	15.4	90.8
2018	660	44.0	15.0	75.5
2019	655	39.0	16.7	68.2
2020	629	41.0	15.3	78.5
2021	577	38.0	15.1	74.4
2022	575	35.0	16.4	77.6
2023	565	32.0	17.6	80

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 Hiawassee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	516	30.0	17.2	22.1
1989	607	32.0	18.9	24.5
1990	618	31.0	19.9	35.1
1991	642	35.0	18.3	36.4
1992	705	34.0	20.7	0.3
1993	678	38.0	17.8	27.7
1994	664	36.0	18.4	18.7
1995	690	37.0	18.6	63.3
1996	690	37.0	18.6	63.3
1997	1104	53.0	20.8	51
1998	1134	62.0	18.3	55.8
1999	823	48.0	17.1	74.7
2000	922	49.0	18.8	84.3
2001	816	48.0	17.0	84.1
2002	664	42.0	15.8	76.7
2003	664	42.0	15.8	76.7
2004	697	41.0	17.0	63.4
2005	665	46.0	14.5	86.2
2006	714	42.0	17.0	79.8
2007	725	46.0	15.8	76.8
2008	751	50.0	15.0	79.3
2009	737	47.0	16.0	71
2010	718	45.0	15.9	77
2011	735	48.0	15.3	82.7
2012	745	45.0	16.5	82.1
2013	744	48.0	15.5	96.2
2014	781	46.0	16.9	99.6
2015	782	50.0	15.6	99.6
2016	791	49.0	16.1	100
2017	695	45.0	15.4	90.8
2018	660	44.0	15.0	75.5
2019	655	39.0	16.7	68.2
2020	629	41.0	15.3	78.5
2021	577	38.0	15.1	74.4
2022	575	35.0	16.4	77.6
2023	565	32.0	17.6	80

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 Hiawassee Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,080 (11.1%)	$8,682 (88.9%)	$9,762
2019	$1,252 (12.0%)	$9,167 (88.0%)	$10,419
2020	$1,612 (14.2%)	$9,753 (85.8%)	$11,364
2021	$2,151 (17.9%)	$9,855 (82.1%)	$12,006
2022	$3,877 (28.0%)	$9,991 (72.0%)	$13,868
2023	$3,071 (24.8%)	$9,313 (75.2%)	$12,384

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hiawassee Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2007^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1836^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hiawassee Elementary)	32	33	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hiawassee Elementary)	34	33	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawassee Elementary)	37	42	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hiawassee Elementary)	40	50	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawassee Elementary)	30	35	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hiawassee Elementary)	36	33	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Hiawassee Elementary)	37	41	4%
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	655	565	13.7%
African American	557	469	15.8%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	69	69
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	10	11	10%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	80%	11.8%

Schools Near Hiawassee Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hiawassee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Hennepin Blvd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6410	565	32	17.6	80.0%	11 (1.9%)	469 (83.0%)	69 (12.2%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	24.3	1785^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.9%		22	1836^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.0%	51	41.0	40.0	39.0	40.0	48.0	27.0	47.0	$12,384	$3,071	$9,313
West Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	905 Dorscher Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-3875	432	30	14.4	81.3%	6 (1.4%)	383 (88.7%)	37 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	32.6	1546^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.5%		28.7	1645^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.6%	99	49.0	39.0	38.0	46.0	43.0	46.0	57.0	$14,073	$4,067	$10,005
Pine Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1006 Ferndell Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6500	669	37	18.0	83.3%	27 (4.0%)	538 (80.4%)	81 (12.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	14 (2.1%)	24.4	1781^st of 2256 public elementary schools	21.1%		19.7	1907^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.9%	126	30.0	40.0	53.0	45.0	38.0	37.0	41.0	$10,113	$2,992	$7,122
Ucp Pine Hills Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5800 Golf Club Pkwy	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	164	11	14.9	72.0%	5 (3.0%)	119 (72.6%)	35 (21.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	10.5	2143^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.0%		2.8	2219^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.9%	76	27.0	50.0		27.0	20.0			$16,514	$00	$16,514
Ridgewood Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 Pioneer Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6510	460	26	17.6	81.3%	19 (4.1%)	290 (63.0%)	136 (29.6%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	43.8	1244^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.9%		32.9	1528^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.8%	284	44.0	46.0	49.0	53.0	53.0	49.0	64.0	$12,481	$3,782	$8,699
Mollie Ray Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Beecher St	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6460	429	27	15.8	81.8%	9 (2.1%)	330 (76.9%)	77 (17.9%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	27.1	1708^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.3%		19.8	1901^st of 2240 public elementary schools	15.1%	193	37.0	28.0	27.0	51.0	49.0	58.0	42.0	$14,266	$4,808	$9,458
Pinewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3005 N Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-7930	490	28	17.5	81.2%	9 (1.8%)	384 (78.4%)	90 (18.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	32.9	1539^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.8%		33.5	1506^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.8%	33	43.0	51.0	39.0	46.0	52.0	39.0	49.0	$12,473	$3,629	$8,844
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11 S Hiawassee Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6470	453	30	15.1	65.6%	39 (8.6%)	200 (44.2%)	181 (40.0%)	18 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.4%)	43.4	1256^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.3%		33.3	1513^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.5%	257	44.0	45.0	50.0	50.0	57.0	58.0	57.0	$12,721	$2,927	$9,794
Orlo Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3 N Hastings St	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6490	414	31	13.3	76.3%	12 (2.9%)	261 (63.0%)	131 (31.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.7%)	31	1594^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.3%		19.7	1903^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.0%	309	35.0	32.0	43.0	46.0	53.0	57.0	45.0	$14,183	$4,495	$9,688
William Frangus Elementary	Public	K-5	380 Killington Way	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6469	418	24	17.4	64.8%	30 (7.2%)	280 (67.0%)	93 (22.2%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.7%)	31.4	1580^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.0%		35.2	1465^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.6%	115	43.0	31.0	60.0	46.0	34.0	48.0	48.0	$11,464	$2,407	$9,057

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiawassee Elementary

What schools do graduates of Hiawassee Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hiawassee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robinswood Middle

How many students attend Hiawassee Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 565 students attended Hiawassee Elementary.

What district is Hiawassee Elementary in?

Orange

Is Hiawassee Elementary a good school?

Hiawassee Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Hiawassee Elementary?

Students at Hiawassee Elementary are 83% African American, 12% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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