Windermere Elementary

Summary:

Windermere Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Windermere, Florida, serving 610 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the Orange County School District and the state of Florida in academic metrics, ranking among the top 1.2% of elementary schools in the state.

Windermere Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 93% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57% in the district and 55% statewide. In math, 94% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 62% in the district and 60% statewide. The school's diverse student population, with 64.1% White, 16.39% Hispanic, and 10.66% Asian students, is higher than many nearby schools, such as Windy Ridge K-8 and Westpointe Elementary. Windermere Elementary also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and spends significantly more per student ($10,982 in 2022-2023) compared to the district and state averages.

Comparisons to nearby schools highlight Windermere Elementary's exceptional performance. For example, Keenes Crossing Elementary, another highly ranked school, has lower proficiency rates in several subjects compared to Windermere. Similarly, Ucp West Orange Charter, a nearby charter school, has significantly lower test scores and a much higher chronic absenteeism rate. These comparisons suggest that Windermere Elementary is a highly desirable option for families in the Windermere area.

Detail:

Public K-5

11125 Park Ave
Windermere, FL 34786

(407) 876-7520

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,982

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 562

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.9%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Asian:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Windermere Elementary ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.44. (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: White (63.9%), Hispanic (16.2%), Asian (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Windermere Elementary is 15.6, which is the 81^st best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Windermere Elementary employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windermere Elementary is $10,982. 96 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Windermere 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 Windermere Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	75.60	389^th	1688	77.0%
2007	78.75	338^th	1786	81.1%
2008	88.70	126^th	1789	93.0%
2009	87.15	161^st	1847	91.3%
2010	86.40	183^rd	1919	90.5%
2011	88.34	141^st	1985	92.9%
2012	89.95	136^th	1984	93.1%
2013	94.19	58^th	2029	97.1%
2014	93.72	61^st	2064	97.0%
2016	94.17	64^th	2087	96.9%
2017	90.28	149^th	2112	92.9%
2018	92.59	88^th	2118	95.8%
2019	92.09	92^nd	2182	95.8%
2021	95.22	53^rd	2247	97.6%
2022	95.38	41^st	2219	98.2%
2023	95.06	45^th	2240	98.0%
2024	96.44	28^th	2256	98.8%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, January 7, 2018

Excellent School. Wonderful teachers and community. Parents are very active in the school. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, August 10, 2016

This will be my 12th year at WES as a parent. I am pleased with the school overall. Both my kids had good, dedicated teachers and the staff is available for support and feedback. The award-winning PTA is very active and the school is one of the few with a non-profit foundation: The Mustang Education Fund - which raises tens of thousands every year for technology and curriculum enhancements. Many of my friends opted out of private school because the elementary is so strong. You'd be hard pressed to find a better elementary anywhere in Orange County - public or private. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Windermere Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	545	14	7	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1989	581	14	12	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	624
1990	678	14	20	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	727
1991	735	20	22	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	797
1992	777	14	18	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	835
1993	855	18	16	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	915
1994	911	29	18	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	982
1995	1054	43	19	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	1170
1996	1054	43	19	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	1170
1997	1047	59	36	77	2	n/a	n/a	0	1221
1998	598	25	29	51	4	n/a	n/a	0	707
1999	601	29	23	59	5	n/a	n/a	0	717
2000	658	40	20	80	4	n/a	n/a	0	802
2001	690	29	20	116	4	n/a	n/a	0	859
2002	562	39	23	132	2	n/a	n/a	0	758
2003	562	39	23	132	2	n/a	n/a	0	758
2004	686	39	20	134	5	n/a	n/a	0	884
2005	729	40	29	169	6	n/a	n/a	0	973
2006	738	46	39	218	5	n/a	n/a	0	1046
2007	718	55	54	219	11	n/a	n/a	29	1086
2008	581	53	35	38	5	n/a	n/a	14	726
2009	603	60	37	58	4	n/a	n/a	23	785
2010	659	68	54	93	1	n/a	n/a	20	895
2011	610	67	50	88	2	1	21	0	839
2012	626	79	57	88	2	0	17	0	869
2013	602	50	53	85	2	1	16	0	809
2014	576	37	63	88	3	1	17	0	785
2015	554	35	55	92	2	1	14	0	753
2016	521	33	60	79	1	4	12	0	710
2017	531	36	64	100	0	4	16	0	751
2018	503	34	61	106	0	7	18	0	729
2019	498	29	54	99	1	5	17	0	703
2020	482	23	56	126	1	4	18	0	710
2021	417	22	63	109	0	5	17	0	633
2022	420	24	64	97	0	1	25	0	631
2023	391	25	65	100	1	1	27	0	610
2024	359	20	56	91	1	0	35	0	562

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 Windermere Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	591	34.0	17.3	8.6
1989	624	32.0	19.5	9.3
1990	727	38.0	19.1	8
1991	797	39.0	20.4	10.3
1992	835	43.0	19.4	2
1993	915	44.0	20.8	5.7
1994	982	49.0	20.0	5.4
1995	1170	58.0	20.2	11.7
1996	1170	58.0	20.2	11.7
1997	1221	69.0	17.7	14.9
1998	707	47.0	15.0	12.2
1999	717	42.0	17.1	19
2000	802	47.0	17.1	21.2
2001	859	46.0	18.7	20.6
2002	758	46.0	16.5	23.1
2003	758	46.0	16.5	23.1
2004	884	48.0	18.4	22.3
2005	973	56.0	17.4	22.9
2006	1046	67.0	15.6	22.6
2007	1086	71.0	15.3	21.9
2008	726	51.0	14.2	8.7
2009	785	52.2	15.4	8.5
2010	895	50.0	17.9	11.1
2011	839	56.0	14.9	10.6
2012	869	57.0	15.2	10
2013	809	55.0	14.7	11.7
2014	785	51.0	15.3	11
2015	753	48.0	15.6	13
2016	710	47.0	15.1	12.3
2017	751	50.0	15.0	12
2018	729	48.0	15.1	8.5
2019	703	44.0	15.9	8.1
2020	710	44.0	16.1	10.6
2021	633	42.0	15.0	12.8
2022	631	37.0	17.0	7.6
2023	610	38.0	16.0	10.2
2024	562	36.0	15.6	10.3

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 Windermere Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	591	34.0	17.3	8.6
1989	624	32.0	19.5	9.3
1990	727	38.0	19.1	8
1991	797	39.0	20.4	10.3
1992	835	43.0	19.4	2
1993	915	44.0	20.8	5.7
1994	982	49.0	20.0	5.4
1995	1170	58.0	20.2	11.7
1996	1170	58.0	20.2	11.7
1997	1221	69.0	17.7	14.9
1998	707	47.0	15.0	12.2
1999	717	42.0	17.1	19
2000	802	47.0	17.1	21.2
2001	859	46.0	18.7	20.6
2002	758	46.0	16.5	23.1
2003	758	46.0	16.5	23.1
2004	884	48.0	18.4	22.3
2005	973	56.0	17.4	22.9
2006	1046	67.0	15.6	22.6
2007	1086	71.0	15.3	21.9
2008	726	51.0	14.2	8.7
2009	785	52.2	15.4	8.5
2010	895	50.0	17.9	11.1
2011	839	56.0	14.9	10.6
2012	869	57.0	15.2	10
2013	809	55.0	14.7	11.7
2014	785	51.0	15.3	11
2015	753	48.0	15.6	13
2016	710	47.0	15.1	12.3
2017	751	50.0	15.0	12
2018	729	48.0	15.1	8.5
2019	703	44.0	15.9	8.1
2020	710	44.0	16.1	10.6
2021	633	42.0	15.0	12.8
2022	631	37.0	17.0	7.6
2023	610	38.0	16.0	10.2
2024	562	36.0	15.6	10.3

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 Windermere Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$264 (2.9%)	$8,770 (97.1%)	$9,034
2019	$270 (2.9%)	$8,982 (97.1%)	$9,252
2020	$364 (3.9%)	$9,054 (96.1%)	$9,418
2021	$986 (9.9%)	$8,959 (90.1%)	$9,946
2022	$1,227 (12.3%)	$8,770 (87.7%)	$9,996
2023	$1,769 (16.1%)	$9,213 (83.9%)	$10,982

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Windermere 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 92^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 45^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Windermere Elementary)	79	81	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Windermere Elementary)	85	96	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Windermere Elementary)	84	83	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Windermere Elementary)	85	89	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Windermere Elementary)	79	85	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Windermere Elementary)	87	80	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Windermere Elementary)	84	83	1%
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	703	610	13.2%
African American	29	25	13.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	54	65	20.4%
Hispanic	99	100	1%
Pacific Islander	5	1	80%
White	498	391	21.5%
Two or More Races	17	27	58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.1%	10.2%	2.1%

Schools Near Windermere 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
Windermere Elementary	Public	K-5	11125 Park Ave	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 876-7520	562	36	15.6	10.3%	359 (63.9%)	20 (3.6%)	91 (16.2%)	56 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.2%)	96.4	28^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.1	45^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.0%	17	93.0	81.0	83.0				94.0	89.0	84.0				88.0					$10,982	$1,769	$9,213
Thornebrooke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Thornebrooke Dr	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 909-1301	591	40	14.7	26.7%	297 (50.3%)	85 (14.4%)	126 (21.3%)	48 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.6%)	89.8	184^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.8%		91.9	117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.8%	67	81.0	70.0	75.0				85.0	74.0	81.0				79.0					$11,038	$1,570	$9,468
Lake Whitney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1351 Windermere Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 877-8888	580	39	14.8	19.3%	324 (55.9%)	65 (11.2%)	100 (17.2%)	51 (8.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (6.4%)	94.7	57^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.5%		94.1	63^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	97.2%	6	84.0	73.0	83.0				87.0	82.0	92.0				87.0					$11,067	$1,563	$9,504
Westbrooke Elementary	Public	K-5	500 Tomyn Blvd	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-6228	520	31	16.7	33.3%	175 (33.7%)	113 (21.7%)	183 (35.2%)	25 (4.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.7%)	86.1	282^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%		83	340^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.8%	58	67.0	72.0	70.0				83.0	74.0	73.0				81.0					$9,633	$932	$8,701
Windy Ridge K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3900 Beech Tree Dr	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 296-5100	1,172	74	15.8	27.0%	298 (25.4%)	129 (11.0%)	586 (50.0%)	116 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	39 (3.3%)	72.9	573^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%		66.5	708^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.4%	135	63.0	69.0	54.0	70.0	65.0	55.0	70.0	77.0	59.0	85.0	75.0	87.0	58.0	66.0	97.0	92.0	73.0	$10,555	$1,379	$9,177
Westpointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7525 Westpointe Blvd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 866-1271	734	45	16.3	35.7%	192 (26.2%)	159 (21.7%)	331 (45.1%)	30 (4.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.5%)	61.6	828^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.3%		50.3	1089^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.4%	261	57.0	64.0	52.0				74.0	68.0	46.0				57.0					$8,737	$1,065	$7,673
Metrowest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Lake Vilma Dr	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 296-6450	559	31	18.0	41.9%	82 (14.7%)	194 (34.7%)	237 (42.4%)	26 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.3%)	21.8	1855^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.8%		23.1	1796^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.8%	59	40.0	38.0	41.0				43.0	33.0	40.0				41.0					$9,822	$1,492	$8,330
Palm Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	8000 Pin Oak Dr	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 354-2610	604	42	14.3	34.3%	255 (42.2%)	66 (10.9%)	227 (37.6%)	35 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.1%)	73.5	558^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.3%		81.3	381^st of 2240 public elementary schools	83.0%	177	62.0	64.0	70.0				64.0	61.0	70.0				71.0					$12,645	$1,938	$10,706
Sunset Park Elementary	Public	K-5	12050 Overstreet Rd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-3724	759	48	15.8	20.2%	279 (36.8%)	38 (5.0%)	360 (47.4%)	44 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.0%)	83.4	330^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.4%		80.4	401^st of 2240 public elementary schools	82.1%	71	68.0	71.0	69.0				72.0	81.0	69.0				73.0					$10,390	$1,427	$8,963
Ucp West Orange Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1441 Winter Garden-Vineland R	Orlando	34787	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	269	21	12.8	52.4%	74 (27.5%)	59 (21.9%)	115 (42.8%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	1	2248^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.4%		5.6	2195^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.0%	53	13.0	16.0	9.0				13.0	5.0	9.0				9.0					$15,782	$00	$15,782

Frequently Asked Questions about Windermere Elementary

How many students attend Windermere Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 562 students attended Windermere Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Windermere Elementary?

Students at Windermere Elementary are 64% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Is Windermere Elementary a good school?

Yes! Windermere Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 28^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Windermere Elementary in?

Orange

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