Waterbridge Elementary

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Waterbridge Elementary ranks 1134 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Waterbridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 596 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Orange County School District, Waterbridge has a 3-star rating and faces several challenges compared to nearby schools.

Waterbridge Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (70.64%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 29.76% to 69.83% Hispanic. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.3% in 2019-2020 to 28.8% in 2022-2023, higher than nearby schools. Academically, Waterbridge's test scores are generally lower than the Orange County and Florida averages across various subjects and grade levels, with its 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 49% compared to 57% for the county and 55% for the state. Additionally, Waterbridge has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 55.03% in 2022-2023.

Waterbridge Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 867 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,134 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating. Compared to nearby schools like Wetherbee Elementary and Endeavor Elementary, Waterbridge generally underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and school ranking. These challenges suggest that Waterbridge could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address its performance issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11100 Galvin Dr
Orlando, FL 32837

(407) 858-3190

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1134^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,819

Students who attend Waterbridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Freedom Middle
High:	Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 596

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.6%

African American:

12.8%

White:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waterbridge Elementary ranks worse than 50.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 83^rd among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.1. (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 Student population at Waterbridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.6%), African American (12.8%), White (12.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterbridge Elementary is 17.5. 133 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Waterbridge Elementary employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterbridge Elementary is $9,819. 131 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Waterbridge 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 Waterbridge Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	25.41	1306^th	1688	22.6%
2007	35.39	1215^th	1786	32.0%
2008	40.06	1135^th	1789	36.6%
2009	48.74	1013^th	1847	45.2%
2010	47.12	1098^th	1919	42.8%
2011	49.82	1052^nd	1985	47.0%
2012	56.47	867^th	1984	56.3%
2013	55.53	892^nd	2029	56.0%
2014	58.00	867^th	2064	58.0%
2016	38.26	1305^th	2087	37.5%
2017	37.30	1337^th	2112	36.7%
2018	34.77	1414^th	2118	33.2%
2019	33.06	1508^th	2182	30.9%
2021	32.17	1513^th	2247	32.7%
2022	36.31	1406^th	2219	36.6%
2023	47.76	1141^st	2240	49.1%
2024	48.10	1134^th	2256	49.7%

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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 Waterbridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	354	39	43	100	1	n/a	n/a	0	537
1993	379	44	41	129	1	n/a	n/a	0	594
1994	368	42	49	195	1	n/a	n/a	0	655
1995	359	70	37	222	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1996	359	70	37	222	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1997	397	78	47	241	1	n/a	n/a	0	764
1998	385	74	63	266	1	n/a	n/a	0	789
1999	365	97	65	262	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
2000	365	84	65	323	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
2001	323	102	63	407	0	n/a	n/a	0	895
2002	277	110	77	468	0	n/a	n/a	0	932
2003	277	110	77	468	0	n/a	n/a	0	932
2004	275	139	66	499	2	n/a	n/a	0	981
2005	314	145	69	547	1	n/a	n/a	0	1076
2006	288	135	63	563	4	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2007	248	113	53	521	5	n/a	n/a	50	990
2008	225	98	49	514	4	n/a	n/a	46	936
2009	225	116	54	464	6	n/a	n/a	43	908
2010	200	105	47	535	9	n/a	n/a	36	932
2011	211	97	48	539	7	9	26	0	937
2012	241	119	55	556	10	11	33	0	1025
2013	241	124	53	603	7	11	32	0	1071
2014	233	112	52	632	2	15	34	0	1080
2015	238	132	48	670	0	13	36	0	1137
2016	230	127	63	705	0	17	32	0	1174
2017	236	115	66	774	0	16	39	0	1246
2018	226	124	69	884	0	12	37	0	1352
2019	235	124	62	877	0	11	43	0	1352
2020	189	108	56	816	0	11	32	0	1212
2021	63	82	22	469	2	4	10	0	652
2022	76	91	20	431	2	2	12	0	634
2023	74	76	18	421	1	0	6	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 Waterbridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	537	28.0	19.1	0.2
1993	594	28.0	21.2	1.2
1994	655	34.0	19.3	24.1
1995	688	36.0	19.1	33.4
1996	688	36.0	19.1	33.4
1997	764	38.0	20.1	31.9
1998	789	44.0	17.9	28.8
1999	789	49.0	16.1	43.3
2000	837	50.0	16.7	46.6
2001	895	52.0	17.2	48.7
2002	932	57.0	16.4	47.6
2003	932	57.0	16.4	47.6
2004	981	54.0	18.2	46.9
2005	1076	63.0	17.1	62.5
2006	1053	68.0	15.5	57.8
2007	990	62.0	16.0	55.9
2008	936	60.0	15.6	58.9
2009	908	57.3	16.2	63.2
2010	932	57.0	16.3	68.8
2011	937	64.0	14.6	70.1
2012	1025	67.0	15.2	66.9
2013	1071	68.0	15.7	73.9
2014	1080	69.0	15.6	76.2
2015	1137	72.0	15.7	79.6
2016	1174	80.0	14.6	99.7
2017	1246	80.0	15.5	99.8
2018	1352	81.0	16.6	99.8
2019	1352	82.0	16.4	47
2020	1212	77.0	15.7	37.2
2021	652	42.0	15.5	47.2
2022	634	38.0	16.6	54.4
2023	596	34.0	17.5	55

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 Waterbridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	537	28.0	19.1	0.2
1993	594	28.0	21.2	1.2
1994	655	34.0	19.3	24.1
1995	688	36.0	19.1	33.4
1996	688	36.0	19.1	33.4
1997	764	38.0	20.1	31.9
1998	789	44.0	17.9	28.8
1999	789	49.0	16.1	43.3
2000	837	50.0	16.7	46.6
2001	895	52.0	17.2	48.7
2002	932	57.0	16.4	47.6
2003	932	57.0	16.4	47.6
2004	981	54.0	18.2	46.9
2005	1076	63.0	17.1	62.5
2006	1053	68.0	15.5	57.8
2007	990	62.0	16.0	55.9
2008	936	60.0	15.6	58.9
2009	908	57.3	16.2	63.2
2010	932	57.0	16.3	68.8
2011	937	64.0	14.6	70.1
2012	1025	67.0	15.2	66.9
2013	1071	68.0	15.7	73.9
2014	1080	69.0	15.6	76.2
2015	1137	72.0	15.7	79.6
2016	1174	80.0	14.6	99.7
2017	1246	80.0	15.5	99.8
2018	1352	81.0	16.6	99.8
2019	1352	82.0	16.4	47
2020	1212	77.0	15.7	37.2
2021	652	42.0	15.5	47.2
2022	634	38.0	16.6	54.4
2023	596	34.0	17.5	55

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 Waterbridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$154 (2.2%)	$6,934 (97.8%)	$7,088
2019	$223 (2.8%)	$7,705 (97.2%)	$7,927
2020	$213 (2.6%)	$8,040 (97.4%)	$8,253
2021	$932 (9.6%)	$8,737 (90.4%)	$9,669
2022	$1,247 (12.7%)	$8,595 (87.3%)	$9,841
2023	$1,033 (10.5%)	$8,786 (89.5%)	$9,819

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterbridge 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 1508^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1141^st of 2240 Elementary schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waterbridge Elementary)	50	45	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waterbridge Elementary)	60	58	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbridge Elementary)	45	39	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waterbridge Elementary)	51	41	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbridge Elementary)	41	48	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waterbridge Elementary)	50	42	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Waterbridge Elementary)	43	62	19%
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	1352	596	55.9%
African American	124	76	38.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	62	18	71%
Hispanic	877	421	52%
Pacific Islander	11	0	100%
White	235	74	68.5%
Two or More Races	43	6	86%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47%	55%	8%

Schools Near Waterbridge 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wetherbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 E Wetherbee Rd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 850-5130	1,013	55	18.4	38.6%	109 (10.8%)	132 (13.0%)	647 (63.9%)	112 (11.1%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	67.2	695^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.2%		78.9	430^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.8%	265	66.0	68.0	59.0				59.0	63.0	56.0				64.0						$9,066	$1,092	$7,974
Sally Ride Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9601 11th Ave	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 858-3100	406	28	14.5	71.2%	73 (18.0%)	61 (15.0%)	244 (60.1%)	14 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	29.2	1646^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.0%		26	1717^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.3%	71	33.0	51.0	47.0				34.0	44.0	41.0				51.0						$13,524	$2,310	$11,214
Winegard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7055 Winegard Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3200	658	38	17.3	74.6%	42 (6.4%)	136 (20.7%)	455 (69.1%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.4%)	17.1	1979^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.3%		18.9	1936^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.6%	43	21.0	35.0	47.0				32.0	38.0	37.0				36.0						$9,866	$1,735	$8,131
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterbridge Elementary

How many students attend Waterbridge Elementary?

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

What is the racial makeup of Waterbridge Elementary?

Students at Waterbridge Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% White, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Waterbridge Elementary in?

Orange

What schools do graduates of Waterbridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Waterbridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Freedom Middle
High : Freedom High

Is Waterbridge Elementary a good school?

Waterbridge Elementary ranks 1134^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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