Rock Springs Elementary

Summary:

Rock Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Apopka, Florida, serving 733 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.

While Rock Springs Elementary has a diverse student population, with racial demographics similar to nearby schools like Apopka Elementary and Wolf Lake Elementary, the school faces some challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 33.2% is significantly higher than the nearby schools, and its test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 40%, compared to the district's 61% and the state's 53%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.94% to 57.3%, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Rock Springs Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $10,775, compared to $9,101 at Lakeville Elementary and $10,373 at Apopka Elementary. However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 795 out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,333 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, suggesting that its performance has not kept pace with the state's overall improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2400 Rock Springs Rd
       Apopka, FL  32712


(407) 884-2242

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1333rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,775 Help


Students who attend Rock Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Apopka Middle
High:    Apopka High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  733

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.7%
White:
30.2%
African American:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rock Springs Elementary ranks worse than 59.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 99th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.47. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Rock Springs Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.7%), White (30.2%), African American (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Springs Elementary is 16.2. 98 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Springs Elementary is $10,775. 102 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rock Springs Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Springs Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.45 369th 1688 78.1%
2007 57.26 805th 1786 54.9%
2008 64.98 643rd 1789 64.1%
2009 59.43 783rd 1847 57.6%
2010 58.01 866th 1919 54.9%
2011 56.83 914th 1985 54.0%
2012 58.61 824th 1984 58.5%
2013 48.42 1042nd 2029 48.6%
2014 54.47 935th 2064 54.7%
2016 55.19 934th 2087 55.2%
2017 54.27 953rd 2112 54.9%
2018 55.75 899th 2118 57.6%
2019 61.83 795th 2182 63.6%
2021 53.99 1008th 2247 55.1%
2022 40.21 1314th 2219 40.8%
2023 42.41 1270th 2240 43.3%
2024 40.47 1333rd 2256 40.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, May 26, 2012

Open Quote I feel that the teachers do an excellent job of bringing the most potential from each student. However, I feel that there is a disjoint from those that have and those that have not. The "Have Not" parents do not participate in their student's progress. I am tired of everyone blaming the schools when the parents don't take the responsibility of their children. They drop them off early in the morning, they get a breakfast, get a teacher baby sitter until class time, and then after school they go to the after-program, go home and watch tv and then go to bed. This ME Me generation needs to stop.

Most children don't even have a library card, have not been to the library or even the zoo.They have not been out in one of the State's National Parks, like Merritt Island. They don't belong to organizations like the Boys or Girl's Scouts.

Retirees spend 1 yes 1 hour a week reading to a child that needs help in your school.The statistic is that if a child does not read or comprehend what they are reading by the third grade, they will not graduate. If you golf, then you can spend 1 hour a week helping to build our nation into what it once represented...growth. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rock Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 471 25 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1990 566 35 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1991 589 36 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1992 669 32 7 38 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1993 649 35 10 37 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 653 38 16 39 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1995 623 34 20 45 2 n/a n/a 0 724
1996 623 34 20 45 2 n/a n/a 0 724
1997 648 41 12 60 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1998 677 39 13 59 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1999 685 39 11 55 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2000 698 62 13 64 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2001 696 65 11 67 0 n/a n/a 0 839
2002 700 67 10 70 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2003 700 67 10 70 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2004 725 70 14 79 2 n/a n/a 0 890
2005 838 81 17 112 3 n/a n/a 0 1051
2006 822 92 23 126 4 n/a n/a 0 1067
2007 568 77 11 121 3 n/a n/a 22 802
2008 527 67 11 126 4 n/a n/a 25 760
2009 543 61 11 125 3 n/a n/a 24 767
2010 509 57 13 145 2 n/a n/a 18 744
2011 441 80 19 193 3 0 26 0 762
2012 418 70 20 199 2 0 35 0 744
2013 398 98 18 214 2 0 23 0 753
2014 358 104 12 220 1 0 20 0 715
2015 383 112 15 287 1 0 31 0 829
2016 359 132 16 291 1 0 25 0 824
2017 343 131 16 313 1 0 26 0 830
2018 317 131 20 334 1 1 25 0 829
2019 296 137 24 320 1 1 24 0 803
2020 230 121 27 334 2 1 30 0 745
2021 209 119 25 300 2 1 24 0 680
2022 230 112 22 318 1 1 34 0 718
2023 221 129 22 320 1 4 36 0 733

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 Rock Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 513 27.0 19.0 20.7
1990 623 30.0 20.7 23.4
1991 649 36.0 18.0 22.8
1992 746 36.0 20.7 0.3
1993 731 37.0 19.8 1.5
1994 747 37.0 20.2 14.6
1995 724 36.0 20.1 23.8
1996 724 36.0 20.1 23.8
1997 761 39.0 19.5 23.5
1998 788 43.0 18.3 22.7
1999 790 43.0 18.4 33.3
2000 837 50.0 16.7 30.7
2001 839 53.0 15.8 34
2002 847 48.0 17.6 29.8
2003 847 48.0 17.6 29.8
2004 890 50.0 17.8 24
2005 1051 62.0 17.0 27.3
2006 1067 64.0 16.7 22.5
2007 802 49.0 16.4 34
2008 760 51.0 14.9 38
2009 767 46.1 17.0 39.3
2010 744 46.0 16.1 44.1
2011 762 52.0 14.6 47.4
2012 744 50.0 14.8 44.6
2013 753 52.0 14.4 56.3
2014 715 51.0 14.0 56.8
2015 829 58.0 14.2 59.6
2016 824 60.0 13.7 67
2017 830 57.0 14.5 64.8
2018 829 56.0 14.8 66.3
2019 803 55.0 14.6 65.6
2020 745 49.0 15.2 65.5
2021 680 48.0 14.1 52.9
2022 718 45.0 15.9 56.3
2023 733 45.0 16.2 57.3

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 Rock Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 513 27.0 19.0 20.7
1990 623 30.0 20.7 23.4
1991 649 36.0 18.0 22.8
1992 746 36.0 20.7 0.3
1993 731 37.0 19.8 1.5
1994 747 37.0 20.2 14.6
1995 724 36.0 20.1 23.8
1996 724 36.0 20.1 23.8
1997 761 39.0 19.5 23.5
1998 788 43.0 18.3 22.7
1999 790 43.0 18.4 33.3
2000 837 50.0 16.7 30.7
2001 839 53.0 15.8 34
2002 847 48.0 17.6 29.8
2003 847 48.0 17.6 29.8
2004 890 50.0 17.8 24
2005 1051 62.0 17.0 27.3
2006 1067 64.0 16.7 22.5
2007 802 49.0 16.4 34
2008 760 51.0 14.9 38
2009 767 46.1 17.0 39.3
2010 744 46.0 16.1 44.1
2011 762 52.0 14.6 47.4
2012 744 50.0 14.8 44.6
2013 753 52.0 14.4 56.3
2014 715 51.0 14.0 56.8
2015 829 58.0 14.2 59.6
2016 824 60.0 13.7 67
2017 830 57.0 14.5 64.8
2018 829 56.0 14.8 66.3
2019 803 55.0 14.6 65.6
2020 745 49.0 15.2 65.5
2021 680 48.0 14.1 52.9
2022 718 45.0 15.9 56.3
2023 733 45.0 16.2 57.3

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 Rock Springs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $494 (5.7%) $8,224 (94.3%) $8,718
2019 $613 (6.5%) $8,804 (93.5%) $9,417
2020 $606 (6.0%) $9,465 (94.0%) $10,071
2021 $1,252 (11.6%) $9,561 (88.4%) $10,814
2022 $1,677 (15.1%) $9,409 (84.9%) $11,085
2023 $1,999 (18.6%) $8,776 (81.4%) $10,775

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 795th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1270th of 2240 Elementary schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs Elementary)6242
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Springs Elementary)5950
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)6261
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs Elementary)6849
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5757
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Springs Elementary)6247
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)6362
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs Elementary)5846
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5453
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Springs Elementary)6951
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Rock Springs Elementary)5955
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Orange)5459
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students803733
 8.7%
African American137129
 5.8%
American Indian11
Asian2422
 8.3%
Hispanic320320
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White296221
 25.3%
Two or More Races2436
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.6%57.3%
 8.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 733 students attended Rock Springs Elementary.

Students at Rock Springs Elementary are 44% Hispanic, 30% White, 18% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Rock Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Apopka Middle
High : Apopka High

Rock Springs Elementary ranks 1333rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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