John Young Elementary

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John Young Elementary ranks 1122 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

John Young Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 673 students from pre-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.

John Young Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (63.3%) and Asian (10.25%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.7% in 2019-2020 to 32.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the Orange County and Florida state averages, particularly in 5th-grade Math, where the proficiency rate is 46% compared to 58% for the county and 56% for the state. Despite having the highest spending per student ($12,274) among the nearby schools, John Young Elementary's academic performance is not commensurate with this level of investment.

Over the past several years, John Young Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 438 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,122 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. While John Young Elementary has a more diverse student population, its test scores and overall performance are generally lower than the surrounding schools, such as Oakshire Elementary, Flora Ridge Elementary School, and Osceola Science Charter School, which have better academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12550 Marsfield Ave
Orlando, FL 32837

(407) 858-3120

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1122^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,274

Students who attend John Young Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Freedom Middle
High:	Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 673

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.3%

White:

14.6%

Asian:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John Young Elementary ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 82^nd among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.63. (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: Hispanic (63.3%), White (14.6%), Asian (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Young Elementary is 16.4. 102 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare John Young Elementary employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Young Elementary is $12,274, which is the 60^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John Young 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 John Young Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	69.02	532^nd	1688	68.5%
2007	67.95	588^th	1786	67.1%
2008	67.67	595^th	1789	66.7%
2009	63.78	699^th	1847	62.2%
2010	64.38	715^th	1919	62.7%
2011	63.73	769^th	1985	61.3%
2012	73.41	500^th	1984	74.8%
2013	73.37	489^th	2029	75.9%
2014	76.18	438^th	2064	78.8%
2016	74.44	504^th	2087	75.9%
2017	73.59	538^th	2112	74.5%
2018	60.63	808^th	2118	61.9%
2019	55.70	949^th	2182	56.5%
2021	66.28	727^th	2247	67.6%
2022	64.71	747^th	2219	66.3%
2023	59.00	866^th	2240	61.3%
2024	48.63	1122^nd	2256	50.3%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, July 27, 2014

I am super proud that for 2013-2014 john young elementary received an A after one being a B for one year lol.. Some parent dont really look at the ocps website to rank the schools they look at the numbers not realizing that the number isnt what matters. With that said I am pround to have had my child go to john young elementary after living here three years we have had a rollercoaster ride since moving to florida and I have to thank this school for giving me and my family and child the best two years of his life. The teachers are spectacular, the staff amazingly kind, they know how to motivate the kids and most of all the kids are very respectful of one another. Mrs. Oullette for third grade awesome, Mrs. Mojica for fourth grade you are a gem!!thank you both for giving us such a wonderful experience and thank you ocps. Because without you we would have never stayed here and decided to purchase a home in this area. From one mother to the next really do your homework because we sure did....GO JYE!! Keep up the great work your back on track!! And I must also thank Mrs. Ivory and the asst principle and the rest of the staff!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for John Young Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	499	53	46	104	0	n/a	n/a	0	702
1992	623	62	54	138	1	n/a	n/a	0	878
1993	727	67	71	156	2	n/a	n/a	0	1023
1994	759	66	81	160	2	n/a	n/a	0	1068
1995	467	81	80	151	10	n/a	n/a	0	789
1996	467	81	80	151	10	n/a	n/a	0	789
1997	454	84	86	181	8	n/a	n/a	0	813
1998	453	88	89	201	9	n/a	n/a	0	840
1999	467	98	84	238	12	n/a	n/a	0	899
2000	401	106	105	285	11	n/a	n/a	0	908
2001	395	110	111	310	9	n/a	n/a	0	935
2002	340	99	143	302	9	n/a	n/a	0	893
2003	340	99	143	302	9	n/a	n/a	0	893
2004	352	106	165	402	4	n/a	n/a	0	1029
2005	305	110	169	440	7	n/a	n/a	0	1031
2006	284	117	157	492	4	n/a	n/a	0	1054
2007	245	121	138	464	7	n/a	n/a	25	1000
2008	232	117	124	471	8	n/a	n/a	31	983
2009	201	103	116	404	8	n/a	n/a	31	863
2010	162	107	103	420	9	n/a	n/a	21	822
2011	155	107	87	387	8	5	23	0	772
2012	135	104	71	405	6	6	19	0	746
2013	141	94	73	376	5	7	18	0	714
2014	140	103	74	379	3	4	15	0	718
2015	156	98	71	371	1	4	12	0	713
2016	143	90	87	397	1	5	13	0	736
2017	157	88	81	382	0	4	16	0	728
2018	145	94	94	432	2	5	16	0	788
2019	145	73	75	447	2	6	15	0	763
2020	133	71	81	412	2	5	18	0	722
2021	107	73	69	370	1	6	16	0	642
2022	96	66	78	404	0	5	17	0	666
2023	98	60	69	426	0	6	14	0	673

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 John Young Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	702	36.0	19.5	14.1
1992	878	42.0	20.9	0.2
1993	1023	51.0	20.1	7
1994	1068	53.0	20.2	10
1995	789	35.0	22.5	19.9
1996	789	35.0	22.5	19.9
1997	813	38.0	21.4	18.8
1998	840	43.0	19.5	17
1999	899	47.0	19.1	29.9
2000	908	52.0	17.5	33.4
2001	935	56.0	16.7	33.4
2002	893	54.0	16.5	35.7
2003	893	54.0	16.5	35.7
2004	1029	53.0	19.4	27.8
2005	1031	61.0	16.9	47.1
2006	1054	66.0	16.0	46.2
2007	1000	64.0	15.6	50.9
2008	983	63.0	15.6	51.8
2009	863	57.3	15.4	55.6
2010	822	50.0	16.4	62.2
2011	772	50.0	15.4	62.3
2012	746	49.0	15.2	66.9
2013	714	50.0	14.2	75.9
2014	718	54.0	13.2	73.5
2015	713	51.0	13.9	74.2
2016	736	51.0	14.4	71.9
2017	728	50.0	14.5	99.6
2018	788	51.0	15.4	70.8
2019	763	53.0	14.3	70.1
2020	722	48.0	15.0	68.4
2021	642	44.0	14.5	51.1
2022	666	44.0	15.1	56.5
2023	673	41.0	16.4	54.5

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 John Young Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	702	36.0	19.5	14.1
1992	878	42.0	20.9	0.2
1993	1023	51.0	20.1	7
1994	1068	53.0	20.2	10
1995	789	35.0	22.5	19.9
1996	789	35.0	22.5	19.9
1997	813	38.0	21.4	18.8
1998	840	43.0	19.5	17
1999	899	47.0	19.1	29.9
2000	908	52.0	17.5	33.4
2001	935	56.0	16.7	33.4
2002	893	54.0	16.5	35.7
2003	893	54.0	16.5	35.7
2004	1029	53.0	19.4	27.8
2005	1031	61.0	16.9	47.1
2006	1054	66.0	16.0	46.2
2007	1000	64.0	15.6	50.9
2008	983	63.0	15.6	51.8
2009	863	57.3	15.4	55.6
2010	822	50.0	16.4	62.2
2011	772	50.0	15.4	62.3
2012	746	49.0	15.2	66.9
2013	714	50.0	14.2	75.9
2014	718	54.0	13.2	73.5
2015	713	51.0	13.9	74.2
2016	736	51.0	14.4	71.9
2017	728	50.0	14.5	99.6
2018	788	51.0	15.4	70.8
2019	763	53.0	14.3	70.1
2020	722	48.0	15.0	68.4
2021	642	44.0	14.5	51.1
2022	666	44.0	15.1	56.5
2023	673	41.0	16.4	54.5

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 John Young Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$415 (4.7%)	$8,503 (95.3%)	$8,918
2019	$563 (6.0%)	$8,750 (94.0%)	$9,313
2020	$439 (4.3%)	$9,677 (95.7%)	$10,117
2021	$1,114 (10.3%)	$9,674 (89.7%)	$10,788
2022	$1,799 (15.5%)	$9,844 (84.5%)	$11,644
2023	$2,009 (16.4%)	$10,265 (83.6%)	$12,274

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Young Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 949^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 866^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Young Elementary)	61	48	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Young Elementary)	73	46	27%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Young Elementary)	50	64	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Young Elementary)	80	74	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Young Elementary)	50	64	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Young Elementary)	56	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (John Young Elementary)	51	62	11%
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	763	673	11.8%
African American	73	60	17.8%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	75	69	8%
Hispanic	447	426	4.7%
Pacific Islander	6	6
White	145	98	32.4%
Two or More Races	15	14	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.1%	54.5%	15.6%

Schools Near John Young 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
John Young Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12550 Marsfield Ave	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3120	673	41	16.4	54.5%	98 (14.6%)	60 (8.9%)	426 (63.3%)	69 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	14 (2.1%)	48.6	1122^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	50.3%		59	866^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.3%	256	51.0	52.0	58.0				48.0	55.0	46.0				58.0						$12,274	$2,009	$10,265
Renaissance Charter School At Hunters Creek	Public, Charter	K-8	4140 Town Center Blvd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 206-3103	1,451	74	19.6	55.2%	95 (6.5%)	78 (5.4%)	1,220 (84.1%)	47 (3.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.5%)	56.8	926^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.0%		56.6	927^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.6%	1	57.0	53.0	54.0	54.0	51.0	40.0	69.0	63.0	43.0	63.0	62.0	33.0	59.0	39.0	66.0	78.0	85.0	73.0	$9,465	$794	$8,672
Waterbridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11100 Galvin Dr	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3190	596	34	17.5	55.0%	74 (12.4%)	76 (12.8%)	421 (70.6%)	18 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	48.1	1134^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.7%		47.8	1141^st of 2240 public elementary schools	49.1%	7	49.0	39.0	64.0				47.0	30.0	72.0				75.0						$9,819	$1,033	$8,786
Hunters Creek Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4650 Town Center Blvd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 858-4610	802	50	16.0	48.8%	141 (17.6%)	45 (5.6%)	560 (69.8%)	38 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	74.1	544^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.9%		62.2	791^st of 2240 public elementary schools	64.7%	247	61.0	60.0	65.0				68.0	71.0	66.0				74.0						$10,810	$1,517	$9,294
Endeavor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13501 Balcombe Rd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 251-2560	598	39	15.3	45.8%	127 (21.2%)	42 (7.0%)	390 (65.2%)	20 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	79.5	421^st of 2256 public elementary schools	81.3%		78.3	441^st of 2240 public elementary schools	80.3%	20	69.0	61.0	67.0				73.0	74.0	66.0				75.0						$11,330	$1,802	$9,527
Southwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12600 Bisted Dr	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-2230	532	34	15.6	52.8%	88 (16.5%)	89 (16.7%)	310 (58.3%)	32 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.1%)	57.5	910^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.7%		63	771^st of 2240 public elementary schools	65.6%	139	45.0	60.0	49.0				69.0	62.0	58.0				59.0						$11,336	$1,868	$9,469
West Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5056 Tacon Dr	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-5920	618	40	15.4	42.4%	143 (23.1%)	34 (5.5%)	335 (54.2%)	82 (13.3%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.1%)	78.3	456^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.8%		76.5	475^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.8%	19	58.0	71.0	66.0				68.0	74.0	75.0				66.0						$11,240	$2,128	$9,113
Oakshire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14501 Oakshire Blvd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 251-2500	527	31	17.0	52.4%	53 (10.1%)	52 (9.9%)	401 (76.1%)	14 (2.7%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	62.2	817^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.8%		66.5	707^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.4%	110	53.0	65.0	54.0				68.0	67.0	62.0				51.0						$9,996	$1,373	$8,623
Flora Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Dyer Blvd	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 933-3999	1,043	67	15.5	50.5%	129 (12.4%)	103 (9.9%)	734 (70.4%)	29 (2.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.2%)	10.8	2128^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.7%		9.7	2139^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.5%	11	41.0	33.0	29.0				35.0	25.0	21.0				26.0						$10,373	$2,516	$7,856
Osceola Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2849 N John Young Pkwy	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 697-4040	1,134	58	19.5	51.9%	202 (17.8%)	109 (9.6%)	677 (59.7%)	121 (10.7%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.6%)	55.5	954^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.7%		54.9	973^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.6%	19	63.0	66.0	57.0	60.0	60.0	57.0	62.0	59.0	48.0	36.0	68.0	44.0	49.0	57.0	71.0	89.0	89.0	80.0	$7,534	$00	$7,534

Frequently Asked Questions about John Young Elementary

Is John Young Elementary a good school?

John Young Elementary ranks 1122^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of John Young Elementary attend?

Students who attend John Young Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Freedom Middle
High : Freedom High

What is the racial makeup of John Young Elementary?

Students at John Young Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 15% White, 10% Asian, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is John Young Elementary in?

Orange

How many students attend John Young Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended John Young Elementary.

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