Ventura Elementary

Q: Is Ventura Elementary a good school?

Ventura Elementary ranks 1667 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Ventura Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 596 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ventura Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (43.2%) compared to nearby schools like Chickasaw Elementary (41.0%), Three Points Elementary (38.9%), and Engelwood Elementary (40.6%). The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with a 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 41% compared to the Orange County average of 61% and the Florida average of 53%.

Ventura Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment (73.32%), and a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (66.44%) compared to the surrounding schools. While the school has a higher spending per student ($12,719) than the district ($12,682) and state averages, its academic performance indicates that these resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and ensuring that the school's resources are allocated to support the unique needs of its diverse student body will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Ventura Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4400 Woodgate Blvd
Orlando, FL 32822

(407) 249-6400

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1667^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,719

Students who attend Ventura Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Roberto Clemente Middle
High:	Colonial High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 596

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.3%

African American:

15.1%

White:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ventura Elementary ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 125^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (73.3%), African American (15.1%), White (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ventura Elementary is 14.9, which is the 41^st best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Ventura Elementary employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ventura Elementary is $12,719, which is the 43^rd highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ventura 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 Ventura Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	16.79	1463^rd	1688	13.3%
2007	29.54	1325^th	1786	25.8%
2008	20.65	1497^th	1789	16.3%
2009	25.12	1480^th	1847	19.9%
2010	24.31	1550^th	1919	19.2%
2011	20.58	1686^th	1985	15.1%
2012	15.14	1771^st	1984	10.7%
2013	15.61	1831^st	2029	9.8%
2014	40.20	1244^th	2064	39.7%
2016	32.86	1440^th	2087	31.0%
2017	18.61	1821^st	2112	13.8%
2018	17.23	1848^th	2118	12.7%
2019	9.18	2069^th	2182	5.2%
2021	14.53	2004^th	2247	10.8%
2022	26.90	1647^th	2219	25.8%
2023	26.08	1715^th	2240	23.4%
2024	28.41	1667^th	2256	26.1%

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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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by a student
Monday, October 22, 2018

Love it

by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, August 20, 2012

Look at the facts people. Most of the parents picking up their kids do not speak English and the Free & reduced lunches should give you a clue as to what this school is all about. We moved from KC without a clue as to where to move to in the Orlando area so this is where we ended up. I wish I had known about SchoolDigger a year and a half ago!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ventura Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	549	24	7	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
1989	602	56	6	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
1990	719	61	6	88	1	n/a	n/a	0	875
1991	789	73	9	175	0	n/a	n/a	0	1046
1992	549	73	14	148	0	n/a	n/a	0	784
1993	533	99	16	173	1	n/a	n/a	0	822
1994	531	117	14	313	3	n/a	n/a	0	978
1995	471	152	18	431	5	n/a	n/a	0	1077
1996	471	152	18	431	5	n/a	n/a	0	1077
1997	460	158	15	546	7	n/a	n/a	0	1186
1998	420	149	22	486	4	n/a	n/a	0	1081
1999	368	137	12	541	8	n/a	n/a	0	1066
2000	308	127	11	530	8	n/a	n/a	0	984
2001	301	120	9	553	4	n/a	n/a	0	987
2002	190	93	13	486	0	n/a	n/a	0	782
2003	190	93	13	486	0	n/a	n/a	0	782
2004	159	95	14	483	1	n/a	n/a	0	752
2005	155	96	6	531	0	n/a	n/a	0	788
2006	145	76	8	514	1	n/a	n/a	0	744
2007	118	67	7	546	2	n/a	n/a	29	769
2008	108	69	10	502	1	n/a	n/a	27	717
2009	104	71	6	510	0	n/a	n/a	23	714
2010	112	67	6	496	0	n/a	n/a	12	693
2011	112	65	7	570	3	1	10	0	768
2012	93	59	2	643	1	2	8	0	808
2013	75	92	3	565	0	1	5	0	741
2014	83	97	5	578	0	0	6	0	769
2015	73	95	5	605	1	1	7	0	787
2016	72	70	2	543	1	0	4	0	692
2017	67	71	5	509	1	2	5	0	660
2018	66	79	6	559	0	1	6	0	717
2019	54	83	8	574	0	2	5	0	726
2020	48	79	8	581	0	4	4	0	724
2021	47	86	5	473	2	3	2	0	618
2022	60	96	3	448	0	5	8	0	620
2023	54	90	2	437	3	1	9	0	596

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 Ventura Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	618	30.0	20.6	25.4
1989	725	33.0	21.9	25.5
1990	875	38.0	23.0	29.9
1991	1046	50.0	20.9	39.5
1992	784	46.0	17.0	0.4
1993	822	47.0	17.5	3.2
1994	978	50.0	19.6	22.7
1995	1077	57.0	18.9	55.6
1996	1077	57.0	18.9	55.6
1997	1186	62.0	19.1	58.8
1998	1081	74.0	14.6	52.6
1999	1066	67.0	15.9	72.1
2000	984	66.0	14.9	73.7
2001	987	66.0	15.0	73.8
2002	782	50.0	15.6	80.8
2003	782	50.0	15.6	80.8
2004	752	48.0	15.7	79.5
2005	788	51.0	15.5	88.6
2006	744	48.0	15.5	82.1
2007	769	52.0	14.8	80
2008	717	48.0	14.9	82.6
2009	714	46.0	15.9	82.5
2010	693	42.0	16.5	80.5
2011	768	50.0	15.3	86.2
2012	808	55.0	14.6	79.2
2013	741	47.0	15.7	87.6
2014	769	48.0	16.0	74.8
2015	787	53.0	14.8	86
2016	692	52.0	13.3	100
2017	660	45.0	14.6	99.5
2018	717	45.0	15.9	68.3
2019	726	46.0	15.7	65
2020	724	48.0	15.0	76.2
2021	618	38.0	16.2	67.8
2022	620	38.0	16.3	68.7
2023	596	40.0	14.9	66.4

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 Ventura Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	618	30.0	20.6	25.4
1989	725	33.0	21.9	25.5
1990	875	38.0	23.0	29.9
1991	1046	50.0	20.9	39.5
1992	784	46.0	17.0	0.4
1993	822	47.0	17.5	3.2
1994	978	50.0	19.6	22.7
1995	1077	57.0	18.9	55.6
1996	1077	57.0	18.9	55.6
1997	1186	62.0	19.1	58.8
1998	1081	74.0	14.6	52.6
1999	1066	67.0	15.9	72.1
2000	984	66.0	14.9	73.7
2001	987	66.0	15.0	73.8
2002	782	50.0	15.6	80.8
2003	782	50.0	15.6	80.8
2004	752	48.0	15.7	79.5
2005	788	51.0	15.5	88.6
2006	744	48.0	15.5	82.1
2007	769	52.0	14.8	80
2008	717	48.0	14.9	82.6
2009	714	46.0	15.9	82.5
2010	693	42.0	16.5	80.5
2011	768	50.0	15.3	86.2
2012	808	55.0	14.6	79.2
2013	741	47.0	15.7	87.6
2014	769	48.0	16.0	74.8
2015	787	53.0	14.8	86
2016	692	52.0	13.3	100
2017	660	45.0	14.6	99.5
2018	717	45.0	15.9	68.3
2019	726	46.0	15.7	65
2020	724	48.0	15.0	76.2
2021	618	38.0	16.2	67.8
2022	620	38.0	16.3	68.7
2023	596	40.0	14.9	66.4

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 Ventura Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$837 (10.1%)	$7,423 (89.9%)	$8,260
2019	$972 (10.4%)	$8,387 (89.6%)	$9,359
2020	$1,602 (16.2%)	$8,286 (83.8%)	$9,888
2021	$1,896 (19.9%)	$7,616 (80.1%)	$9,511
2022	$3,223 (27.3%)	$8,563 (72.7%)	$11,786
2023	$2,583 (20.3%)	$10,135 (79.7%)	$12,719

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ventura 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 2069^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1715^th of 2240 Elementary schools	18.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ventura Elementary)	28	36	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ventura Elementary)	27	51	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ventura Elementary)	31	45	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Elementary)	35	62	27%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ventura Elementary)	31	31
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Elementary)	34	28	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ventura Elementary)	36	35	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	726	596	17.9%
African American	83	90	8.4%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	574	437	23.9%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	54	54
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	66.4%	1.4%

Schools Near Ventura 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
Ventura Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Woodgate Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6400	596	40	14.9	66.4%	54 (9.1%)	90 (15.1%)	437 (73.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)	28.4	1667^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.1%		26.1	1715^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.4%	48	44.0	41.0	46.0				42.0	50.0	38.0				41.0						$12,719	$2,583	$10,135
Three Points Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 S Goldenrod Rd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 207-3800	455	34	13.3	80.4%	30 (6.6%)	25 (5.5%)	388 (85.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	23.1	1822^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	19.2%		26.4	1702^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.0%	120	44.0	33.0	35.0				51.0	34.0	42.0				42.0						$13,104	$3,044	$10,060
Lake George Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Gatlin Ave	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 737-1430	452	31	14.5	58.2%	78 (17.3%)	76 (16.8%)	277 (61.3%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	34.4	1504^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.3%		41.1	1300^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.0%	204	46.0	33.0	49.0				66.0	39.0	40.0				46.0						$13,640	$3,141	$10,499
Michael McCoy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5225 S Semoran Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6370	484	30	16.1	74.4%	42 (8.7%)	73 (15.1%)	356 (73.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	40.6	1327^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.2%		40.7	1314^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.3%	13	41.0	52.0	47.0				55.0	41.0	56.0				55.0						$11,890	$2,406	$9,484
Pinar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 Anthony Ln	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6380	377	25	15.0	74.5%	39 (10.3%)	43 (11.4%)	291 (77.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	41.2	1308^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.0%		31.3	1572^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	29.8%	264	54.0	45.0	47.0				57.0	55.0	42.0				47.0						$12,282	$2,208	$10,074
Chickasaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6900 Autumnvale Dr	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6300	507	32	15.8	73.6%	73 (14.4%)	40 (7.9%)	379 (74.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	44.4	1234^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.3%		29.1	1634^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.1%	400	58.0	35.0	58.0				62.0	40.0	45.0				60.0						$12,682	$2,835	$9,847
Renaissance Charter School At Goldenrod	Public, Charter	K-8	6004 S Goldenrod Rd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 536-2952	1,093	65	16.8	82.0%	61 (5.6%)	125 (11.4%)	878 (80.3%)	18 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.8%)	19.9	1902^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	15.7%		14.3	2044^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.8%	142	35.0	33.0	37.0	47.0	37.0	41.0	41.0	32.0	32.0	50.0	45.0	34.0	30.0	28.0	68.0	83.0	73.0	55.0	$8,959	$1,174	$7,785
Bridgeprep Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	7990 SW 117 Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 775-2119	309	24	12.8	67.0%	19 (6.1%)	38 (12.3%)	249 (80.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3.5	2235^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.9%		8.7	2156^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.8%	79	26.0	24.0	21.0	18.0	32.0	16.0	13.0	8.0	15.0	20.0	31.0	19.0	15.0	3.0				31.0	$11,702	$1,220	$10,482
Vista Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6900 Market Place Dr	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 317-3200	514	34	15.1	53.7%	40 (7.8%)	90 (17.5%)	368 (71.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	63.5	784^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.2%		59.4	857^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.7%	73	63.0	44.0	67.0				73.0	52.0	67.0				71.0						$10,627	$1,669	$8,959
Engelwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5985 La Costa Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6340	556	42	13.2	69.6%	48 (8.6%)	47 (8.5%)	456 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	23.2	1820^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.3%		17.6	1969^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.1%	149	26.0	36.0	45.0				34.0	43.0	47.0				50.0						$12,522	$3,419	$9,102

Frequently Asked Questions about Ventura Elementary

How many students attend Ventura Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Ventura Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ventura Elementary?

Students at Ventura Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 15% African American, 9% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Ventura Elementary in?

Orange

What schools do graduates of Ventura Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ventura Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roberto Clemente Middle
High : Colonial High

Is Ventura Elementary a good school?

Ventura Elementary ranks 1667^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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