Hunters Creek Elementary

Q: Is Hunters Creek Elementary a good school?

Hunters Creek Elementary ranks 544 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hunters Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 802 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Hunters Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 74% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 61% for Orange County and 53% for Florida. The school also has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hunters Creek Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (69.83%) and a lower percentage of White students (17.58%) compared to nearby schools, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (48.75%).

While Hunters Creek Elementary outperforms the nearby traditional public schools, such as Kissimmee Elementary and Highlands Elementary, some of the nearby charter schools, like Osceola Science Charter School and Renaissance Charter School at Tapestry, also demonstrate strong academic performance. However, Hunters Creek Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.9% in 2019-2020 to 28.8% in 2022-2023, which is a concern that the school and district should address.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

4650 Town Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837

(407) 858-4610

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,810

Students who attend Hunters Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hunters Creek Middle
High:	Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 802

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.8%

White:

17.6%

African American:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hunters Creek Elementary ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 43^rd among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.07. (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 (69.8%), White (17.6%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hunters Creek Elementary is 16. 86 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hunters Creek Elementary employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hunters Creek Elementary is $10,810. 99 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hunters Creek 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 Hunters Creek Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	78.10	336^th	1688	80.1%
2007	81.21	299^th	1786	83.3%
2008	82.03	270^th	1789	84.9%
2009	74.32	435^th	1847	76.4%
2010	75.25	428^th	1919	77.7%
2011	84.32	243^rd	1985	87.8%
2012	78.61	377^th	1984	81.0%
2013	90.16	145^th	2029	92.9%
2014	80.18	362^nd	2064	82.5%
2016	69.76	600^th	2087	71.3%
2017	69.75	620^th	2112	70.6%
2018	67.38	670^th	2118	68.4%
2019	66.24	702^nd	2182	67.8%
2021	79.62	437^th	2247	80.6%
2022	69.93	626^th	2219	71.8%
2023	62.23	791^st	2240	64.7%
2024	74.07	544^th	2256	75.9%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hunters Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	706	67	70	192	6	n/a	n/a	0	1041
1996	706	67	70	192	6	n/a	n/a	0	1041
1997	863	86	88	262	7	n/a	n/a	0	1306
1998	694	32	44	117	3	n/a	n/a	0	890
1999	773	57	61	141	3	n/a	n/a	0	1035
2000	848	67	92	194	2	n/a	n/a	0	1203
2001	620	55	70	207	0	n/a	n/a	0	952
2002	654	60	102	300	10	n/a	n/a	0	1126
2003	654	60	102	300	10	n/a	n/a	0	1126
2004	664	88	114	344	11	n/a	n/a	0	1221
2005	362	59	38	282	3	n/a	n/a	0	744
2006	348	53	40	254	2	n/a	n/a	0	697
2007	319	39	47	203	1	n/a	n/a	31	640
2008	288	44	55	224	2	n/a	n/a	28	641
2009	276	36	54	261	3	n/a	n/a	48	678
2010	293	37	46	320	5	n/a	n/a	45	746
2011	260	53	49	347	4	0	44	0	757
2012	234	54	47	430	1	0	34	0	800
2013	254	56	38	446	1	1	29	0	825
2014	242	60	36	477	0	0	38	0	853
2015	252	45	37	499	0	0	27	0	860
2016	242	50	44	534	0	0	18	0	888
2017	219	47	39	555	0	0	10	0	870
2018	180	43	35	600	0	1	4	0	863
2019	164	48	45	640	0	3	5	0	905
2020	163	48	38	650	0	0	5	0	904
2021	135	44	39	527	0	0	14	0	759
2022	143	48	37	549	0	0	15	0	792
2023	141	45	38	560	0	0	18	0	802

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 Hunters Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1041	50.0	20.8	12.2
1996	1041	50.0	20.8	12.2
1997	1306	61.0	21.4	12
1998	890	45.0	19.8	4.4
1999	1035	56.0	18.5	10
2000	1203	65.0	18.5	11.6
2001	952	56.0	17.0	15.2
2002	1126	63.0	17.9	19.4
2003	1126	63.0	17.9	19.4
2004	1221	63.0	19.4	21
2005	744	45.0	16.5	35.2
2006	697	43.0	16.2	32
2007	640	41.0	15.6	30
2008	641	39.0	16.4	30.8
2009	678	41.9	16.5	28.1
2010	746	44.0	16.9	38.1
2011	757	49.0	15.4	39.2
2012	800	50.0	16.0	43.1
2013	825	53.0	15.5	42.4
2014	853	52.0	16.4	41.7
2015	860	56.0	15.3	44.8
2016	888	54.0	16.4	50.2
2017	870	52.0	16.7	47.4
2018	863	55.0	15.6	48.6
2019	905	54.0	16.7	49.3
2020	904	57.0	15.8	49.4
2021	759	51.0	14.8	47.6
2022	792	49.0	16.1	35
2023	802	50.0	16.0	48.8

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 Hunters Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1041	50.0	20.8	12.2
1996	1041	50.0	20.8	12.2
1997	1306	61.0	21.4	12
1998	890	45.0	19.8	4.4
1999	1035	56.0	18.5	10
2000	1203	65.0	18.5	11.6
2001	952	56.0	17.0	15.2
2002	1126	63.0	17.9	19.4
2003	1126	63.0	17.9	19.4
2004	1221	63.0	19.4	21
2005	744	45.0	16.5	35.2
2006	697	43.0	16.2	32
2007	640	41.0	15.6	30
2008	641	39.0	16.4	30.8
2009	678	41.9	16.5	28.1
2010	746	44.0	16.9	38.1
2011	757	49.0	15.4	39.2
2012	800	50.0	16.0	43.1
2013	825	53.0	15.5	42.4
2014	853	52.0	16.4	41.7
2015	860	56.0	15.3	44.8
2016	888	54.0	16.4	50.2
2017	870	52.0	16.7	47.4
2018	863	55.0	15.6	48.6
2019	905	54.0	16.7	49.3
2020	904	57.0	15.8	49.4
2021	759	51.0	14.8	47.6
2022	792	49.0	16.1	35
2023	802	50.0	16.0	48.8

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 Hunters Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$165 (2.2%)	$7,388 (97.8%)	$7,553
2019	$400 (5.2%)	$7,257 (94.8%)	$7,657
2020	$367 (4.3%)	$8,083 (95.6%)	$8,451
2021	$742 (7.7%)	$8,869 (92.3%)	$9,610
2022	$1,365 (13.6%)	$8,657 (86.4%)	$10,022
2023	$1,517 (14.0%)	$9,294 (86.0%)	$10,810

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hunters Creek 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 702^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 791^st of 2240 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hunters Creek Elementary)	66	60	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hunters Creek Elementary)	78	65	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hunters Creek Elementary)	66	61	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hunters Creek Elementary)	67	68	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hunters Creek Elementary)	54	59	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hunters Creek Elementary)	66	66
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Hunters Creek Elementary)	58	62	4%
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	905	802	11.4%
African American	48	45	6.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	45	38	15.6%
Hispanic	640	560	12.5%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	164	141	14%
Two or More Races	5	18	260%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.3%	48.8%	0.5%

Schools Near Hunters Creek 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 US History (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 US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Victory Charter School K-5	Public, Charter	K-5	2880 N. Orange Blossom Trail	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 697-3800	266	14	19.0	30.1%	9 (3.4%)	12 (4.5%)	239 (89.8%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	2158^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.3%		8.3	2167^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.3%	9	21.0	22.0	28.0				25.0	27.0	44.0				26.0							$14,230	$2,369	$11,861
Renaissance Charter School At Tapestry	Public, Charter	K-8	2510 W Carroll St	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 569-0163	1,430	67	21.3	65.2%	101 (7.1%)	68 (4.8%)	1,190 (83.2%)	51 (3.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.0%)	30.1	1619^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.2%		30.4	1601^st of 2240 public elementary schools	28.5%	18	41.0	48.0	41.0	44.0	43.0	42.0	50.0	53.0	33.0	38.0	54.0	43.0	45.0	36.0	76.0	92.0	91.0	100.0	72.0	$8,457	$747	$7,710
Kissimmee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 W Donegan Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3640	859	57	15.0	49.5%	101 (11.8%)	57 (6.6%)	685 (79.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.4%)	12.7	2092^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	7.3%		11.8	2108^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%	16	33.0	31.0	32.0				46.0	29.0	27.0				28.0							$10,883	$2,559	$8,324

Frequently Asked Questions about Hunters Creek Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Hunters Creek Elementary?

Students at Hunters Creek Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 18% White, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Hunters Creek Elementary a good school?

Hunters Creek Elementary ranks 544^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Hunters Creek Elementary in?

Orange

What schools do graduates of Hunters Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hunters Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hunters Creek Middle
High : Freedom High

How many students attend Hunters Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 802 students attended Hunters Creek Elementary.

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