Palm Lake Elementary

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Palm Lake Elementary ranks 558 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Palm Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 651 students from 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 from SchoolDigger.

Palm Lake Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized tests, with 62-70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to the district averages of 54-62% and the state averages of 53-55%. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 71% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the district (61%) and state (53%) averages. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.7% in 2019-2020 to 25% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 37.54% in 2021-2022 to 48.54% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Westpointe Elementary, Metrowest Elementary, and Millennia Elementary, Palm Lake Elementary generally outperforms them in academic assessments. However, some nearby schools, like Windermere Elementary and Dr. Phillips Elementary, have higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Palm Lake Elementary. Despite these variations, Palm Lake Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking among the top 30-35% of Florida elementary schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

8000 Pin Oak Dr
Orlando, FL 32819

(407) 354-2610

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,645

Students who attend Palm Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chain Of Lakes Middle
High:	Dr. Phillips High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 651

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.0%

Hispanic:

36.6%

African American:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palm Lake Elementary ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 44^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.52. (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 (43%), Hispanic (36.6%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Lake Elementary is 14.7, which is the 36^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Palm Lake Elementary employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Lake Elementary is $12,645, which is the 46^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Lake 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 Palm Lake Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	86.20	197^th	1688	88.3%
2007	90.43	95^th	1786	94.7%
2008	93.31	40^th	1789	97.8%
2009	85.04	220^th	1847	88.1%
2010	88.24	143^rd	1919	92.5%
2011	85.72	199^th	1985	90.0%
2012	92.88	79^th	1984	96.0%
2013	89.92	150^th	2029	92.6%
2014	84.85	262^nd	2064	87.3%
2016	76.87	445^th	2087	78.7%
2017	79.67	386^th	2112	81.7%
2018	75.85	471^st	2118	77.8%
2019	70.15	619^th	2182	71.6%
2021	69.00	663^rd	2247	70.5%
2022	71.20	601^st	2219	72.9%
2023	81.30	381^st	2240	83.0%
2024	73.52	558^th	2256	75.3%

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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 Palm Lake Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	703	154	27	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	911
1989	797	182	46	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	1058
1990	807	195	51	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	1092
1991	575	161	34	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	787
1992	547	142	32	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	745
1993	541	136	56	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	766
1994	553	106	37	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	733
1995	564	118	40	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	766
1996	564	118	40	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	766
1997	598	109	42	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	801
1998	639	100	40	63	3	n/a	n/a	0	845
1999	633	92	39	68	3	n/a	n/a	0	835
2000	624	88	40	75	2	n/a	n/a	0	829
2001	627	88	49	87	1	n/a	n/a	0	852
2002	586	93	37	57	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
2003	586	93	37	57	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
2004	538	98	45	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
2005	502	93	45	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	690
2006	476	100	53	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
2007	440	93	44	74	0	n/a	n/a	13	664
2008	401	74	33	67	0	n/a	n/a	13	588
2009	388	85	35	57	0	n/a	n/a	15	580
2010	348	87	42	80	4	n/a	n/a	24	585
2011	329	80	34	81	3	2	27	0	556
2012	344	86	40	101	2	1	29	0	603
2013	331	82	51	99	1	1	28	0	593
2014	343	84	57	124	1	0	32	0	641
2015	298	104	56	125	2	0	39	0	624
2016	246	97	46	133	2	2	44	0	570
2017	259	107	40	138	2	4	37	0	587
2018	279	83	44	217	3	4	31	0	661
2019	269	79	42	249	2	4	29	0	674
2020	279	80	42	241	2	4	29	0	677
2021	290	75	42	243	0	4	16	0	670
2022	299	73	43	227	0	4	12	0	658
2023	280	68	44	238	0	4	17	0	651

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 Palm Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	911	44.0	20.7	11.5
1989	1058	56.0	18.8	12.6
1990	1092	62.0	17.6	12.3
1991	787	49.0	16.0	13.3
1992	745	45.0	16.5	n/a
1993	766	40.0	19.2	1
1994	733	41.0	17.9	0.7
1995	766	40.0	19.2	12.8
1996	766	40.0	19.2	12.8
1997	801	43.0	18.6	4.6
1998	845	49.0	17.2	9
1999	835	51.0	16.4	15.4
2000	829	55.0	15.1	15.1
2001	852	52.0	16.4	12.6
2002	773	51.0	15.2	15.5
2003	773	51.0	15.2	15.5
2004	725	49.0	14.8	14.6
2005	690	45.0	15.3	20
2006	691	45.0	15.4	20.3
2007	664	43.0	15.4	21.7
2008	588	39.0	15.1	17.9
2009	580	38.9	15.3	22.5
2010	585	38.0	15.3	26.2
2011	556	39.0	14.2	26.3
2012	603	42.0	14.3	29.2
2013	593	41.0	14.4	31.5
2014	641	43.0	14.9	35.4
2015	624	42.0	14.8	37.5
2016	570	41.0	13.9	45.4
2017	587	40.0	14.6	42.9
2018	661	45.0	14.6	46.1
2019	674	46.0	14.6	49.3
2020	677	47.0	14.4	47.9
2021	670	44.0	15.2	49.6
2022	658	43.0	15.3	37.5
2023	651	44.0	14.7	48.5

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 Palm Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	911	44.0	20.7	11.5
1989	1058	56.0	18.8	12.6
1990	1092	62.0	17.6	12.3
1991	787	49.0	16.0	13.3
1992	745	45.0	16.5	n/a
1993	766	40.0	19.2	1
1994	733	41.0	17.9	0.7
1995	766	40.0	19.2	12.8
1996	766	40.0	19.2	12.8
1997	801	43.0	18.6	4.6
1998	845	49.0	17.2	9
1999	835	51.0	16.4	15.4
2000	829	55.0	15.1	15.1
2001	852	52.0	16.4	12.6
2002	773	51.0	15.2	15.5
2003	773	51.0	15.2	15.5
2004	725	49.0	14.8	14.6
2005	690	45.0	15.3	20
2006	691	45.0	15.4	20.3
2007	664	43.0	15.4	21.7
2008	588	39.0	15.1	17.9
2009	580	38.9	15.3	22.5
2010	585	38.0	15.3	26.2
2011	556	39.0	14.2	26.3
2012	603	42.0	14.3	29.2
2013	593	41.0	14.4	31.5
2014	641	43.0	14.9	35.4
2015	624	42.0	14.8	37.5
2016	570	41.0	13.9	45.4
2017	587	40.0	14.6	42.9
2018	661	45.0	14.6	46.1
2019	674	46.0	14.6	49.3
2020	677	47.0	14.4	47.9
2021	670	44.0	15.2	49.6
2022	658	43.0	15.3	37.5
2023	651	44.0	14.7	48.5

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 Palm Lake Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$374 (3.8%)	$9,436 (96.2%)	$9,810
2019	$363 (3.6%)	$9,794 (96.4%)	$10,157
2020	$623 (5.6%)	$10,578 (94.4%)	$11,201
2021	$1,165 (10.7%)	$9,741 (89.3%)	$10,906
2022	$1,941 (16.4%)	$9,887 (83.6%)	$11,827
2023	$1,938 (15.3%)	$10,706 (84.7%)	$12,645

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Lake Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 619^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 381^st of 2240 Elementary schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Lake Elementary)	63	58	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Lake Elementary)	56	70	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Lake Elementary)	67	65	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Lake Elementary)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Lake Elementary)	76	59	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Lake Elementary)	75	63	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Palm Lake Elementary)	73	76	3%
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	674	651	3.4%
African American	79	68	13.9%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	42	44	4.8%
Hispanic	249	238	4.4%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	269	280	4.1%
Two or More Races	29	17	41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.3%	48.5%	0.7%

Schools Near Palm Lake 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
Palm Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	8000 Pin Oak Dr	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 354-2610	651	44	14.7	48.5%	280 (43.0%)	68 (10.4%)	238 (36.6%)	44 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	17 (2.6%)	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
Windy Ridge K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3900 Beech Tree Dr	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 296-5100	1,173	71	16.5	41.2%	320 (27.3%)	132 (11.3%)	564 (48.1%)	118 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	35 (3.0%)	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
Dr. Phillips Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6909 Dr Phillips Blvd	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 354-2600	740	48	15.4	31.4%	358 (48.4%)	40 (5.4%)	236 (31.9%)	70 (9.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.3%)	89.6	191^st of 2256 public elementary schools	91.5%		82.2	360^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.9%	169	78.0	75.0	71.0				80.0	79.0	79.0				77.0					$10,298	$1,343	$8,954
Westpointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7525 Westpointe Blvd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 866-1271	717	40	17.9	40.0%	172 (24.0%)	169 (23.6%)	327 (45.6%)	23 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	21 (2.9%)	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	610	34	17.9	50.5%	93 (15.2%)	243 (39.8%)	219 (35.9%)	31 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	16 (2.6%)	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
Florida Virtual Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-5	5422 Carrier Dr.	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Fl Virtual	No	No	Yes	Yes	(800) 374-1430	2,600	125	20.8	32.2%	1,023 (39.3%)	368 (14.2%)	873 (33.6%)	110 (4.2%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	220 (8.5%)	60.9	844^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.6%		57.3	909^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.4%	65	63.0	66.0	68.0				56.0	48.0	53.0				58.0					$7,299	$879	$6,421
Millennia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Cypress Creek Dr	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 355-5730	833	52	16.0	46.9%	131 (15.7%)	207 (24.8%)	451 (54.1%)	29 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	13 (1.6%)	15	2034^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%		24.3	1763^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	21.3%	271	34.0	35.0	36.0				41.0	37.0	32.0				28.0					$10,212	$1,901	$8,311
Tangelo Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5115 Anzio St	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2630	457	36	12.6	82.7%	17 (3.7%)	291 (63.7%)	136 (29.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.8%)	30.8	1601^st of 2256 public elementary schools	29.0%		13.7	2061^st of 2240 public elementary schools	8.0%	460	35.0	42.0	37.0				51.0	57.0	49.0				37.0					$15,913	$4,752	$11,161
Eagles Nest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5353 Metrowest Blvd	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 521-2795	672	37	18.1	69.9%	26 (3.9%)	449 (66.8%)	185 (27.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.2%)	16	2005^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.1%		16.1	2002^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	10.6%	3	27.0	15.0	44.0				26.0	10.0	44.0				48.0					$9,611	$2,264	$7,348
Windermere Elementary	Public	K-5	11125 Park Ave	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 876-7520	610	38	16.0	10.2%	391 (64.1%)	25 (4.1%)	100 (16.4%)	65 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.4%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Lake Elementary

What district is Palm Lake Elementary in?

Orange

What schools do graduates of Palm Lake Elementary attend?

Students who attend Palm Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chain Of Lakes Middle
High : Dr. Phillips High

Is Palm Lake Elementary a good school?

Palm Lake Elementary ranks 558^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Palm Lake Elementary?

Students at Palm Lake Elementary are 43% White, 37% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Palm Lake Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 651 students attended Palm Lake Elementary.

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