Lake Whitney Elementary

Summary:

Lake Whitney Elementary is a public elementary school located in Winter Garden, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 622 students. 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.

Lake Whitney Elementary consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 61% for Orange County and 53% for Florida. The school has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Florida for several years, reaching as high as 29th in the state in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the top 1.3% of all elementary schools in Florida. Additionally, the student population at Lake Whitney Elementary is more racially diverse than many of the nearby schools, such as Keenes Crossing Elementary and William S Maxey Elementary.

Lake Whitney Elementary also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate, which was 11% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 20.1% at Keenes Crossing Elementary and 26.6% at William S Maxey Elementary. The school also spends more per student than the nearby schools, with a per-student spending of $11,067 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to $10,022 at Keenes Crossing Elementary and $13,166 at William S Maxey Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1351 Windermere Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787

(407) 877-8888

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,067

Students who attend Lake Whitney Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sunridge Middle
High:	West Orange High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 580

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

Hispanic:

17.2%

African American:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Whitney Elementary ranks better than 97.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.71. (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: White (55.9%), Hispanic (17.2%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Whitney Elementary is 14.8, which is the 48^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Whitney Elementary employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Whitney Elementary is $11,067. 92 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Whitney 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 Lake Whitney Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	85.73	200^th	1688	88.2%
2007	87.96	150^th	1786	91.6%
2008	83.92	228^th	1789	87.3%
2009	89.49	112^th	1847	93.9%
2010	90.83	86^th	1919	95.5%
2011	89.64	115^th	1985	94.2%
2012	93.52	69^th	1984	96.5%
2013	92.09	104^th	2029	94.9%
2014	92.09	100^th	2064	95.2%
2016	88.99	170^th	2087	91.9%
2017	90.86	128^th	2112	93.9%
2018	92.33	93^rd	2118	95.6%
2019	92.39	85^th	2182	96.1%
2021	95.54	42^nd	2247	98.1%
2022	93.20	89^th	2219	96.0%
2023	94.11	63^rd	2240	97.2%
2024	94.71	57^th	2256	97.5%

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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 Lake Whitney Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	618	57	14	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	732
1999	704	73	17	62	2	n/a	n/a	0	858
2000	767	70	26	69	2	n/a	n/a	0	934
2001	842	83	32	88	2	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2002	698	66	18	77	5	n/a	n/a	0	864
2003	698	66	18	77	5	n/a	n/a	0	864
2004	744	85	31	106	3	n/a	n/a	0	969
2005	908	97	50	134	3	n/a	n/a	0	1192
2006	725	78	63	102	1	n/a	n/a	0	969
2007	731	83	69	94	0	n/a	n/a	22	999
2008	730	114	64	81	0	n/a	n/a	21	1010
2009	439	64	56	42	0	n/a	n/a	18	619
2010	396	65	62	87	5	n/a	n/a	14	629
2011	401	58	61	90	4	1	11	0	626
2012	405	58	59	84	4	0	10	0	620
2013	412	59	46	86	2	0	14	0	619
2014	376	40	43	84	1	1	11	0	556
2015	376	39	51	114	0	2	16	0	598
2016	356	33	49	101	2	4	12	0	557
2017	335	41	61	89	3	5	10	0	544
2018	307	42	61	104	3	5	10	0	532
2019	298	56	70	106	1	3	10	0	544
2020	295	50	57	91	1	4	16	0	514
2021	280	48	66	88	1	5	21	0	509
2022	346	57	53	97	0	3	31	0	587
2023	359	65	56	97	1	4	40	0	622
2024	324	65	51	100	1	2	37	0	580

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 Lake Whitney Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	732	38.0	19.3	14.1
1999	858	46.0	18.7	20.9
2000	934	53.0	17.6	19.9
2001	1047	57.0	18.4	19.2
2002	864	52.0	16.6	19.6
2003	864	52.0	16.6	19.6
2004	969	57.0	17.0	15.4
2005	1192	69.0	17.3	21.1
2006	969	67.0	14.5	12.7
2007	999	62.0	16.1	11.1
2008	1010	68.0	14.9	11.6
2009	619	47.1	13.5	9.5
2010	629	43.0	14.6	8.9
2011	626	43.0	14.5	11.2
2012	620	44.0	14.0	11
2013	619	44.0	14.0	12.3
2014	556	41.0	13.5	12.1
2015	598	40.0	14.9	13.9
2016	557	40.0	13.9	17.1
2017	544	39.0	13.9	17.1
2018	532	34.0	15.6	18
2019	544	35.0	15.5	19.9
2020	514	36.0	14.2	16.5
2021	509	34.0	14.9	20.4
2022	587	37.0	15.8	17.5
2023	622	38.0	16.3	22.5
2024	580	39.0	14.8	19.3

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 Lake Whitney Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	732	38.0	19.3	14.1
1999	858	46.0	18.7	20.9
2000	934	53.0	17.6	19.9
2001	1047	57.0	18.4	19.2
2002	864	52.0	16.6	19.6
2003	864	52.0	16.6	19.6
2004	969	57.0	17.0	15.4
2005	1192	69.0	17.3	21.1
2006	969	67.0	14.5	12.7
2007	999	62.0	16.1	11.1
2008	1010	68.0	14.9	11.6
2009	619	47.1	13.5	9.5
2010	629	43.0	14.6	8.9
2011	626	43.0	14.5	11.2
2012	620	44.0	14.0	11
2013	619	44.0	14.0	12.3
2014	556	41.0	13.5	12.1
2015	598	40.0	14.9	13.9
2016	557	40.0	13.9	17.1
2017	544	39.0	13.9	17.1
2018	532	34.0	15.6	18
2019	544	35.0	15.5	19.9
2020	514	36.0	14.2	16.5
2021	509	34.0	14.9	20.4
2022	587	37.0	15.8	17.5
2023	622	38.0	16.3	22.5
2024	580	39.0	14.8	19.3

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 Lake Whitney Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$362 (3.8%)	$9,213 (96.2%)	$9,575
2019	$384 (3.7%)	$9,869 (96.3%)	$10,253
2020	$558 (5.0%)	$10,653 (95.0%)	$11,210
2021	$847 (7.7%)	$10,090 (92.3%)	$10,936
2022	$1,449 (13.5%)	$9,259 (86.5%)	$10,709
2023	$1,563 (14.1%)	$9,504 (85.9%)	$11,067

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Whitney Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 63^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Whitney Elementary)	88	78	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Whitney Elementary)	87	89	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Whitney Elementary)	74	84	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Whitney Elementary)	86	93	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Whitney Elementary)	86	72	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Whitney Elementary)	84	76	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lake Whitney Elementary)	83	84	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	544	622	14.3%
African American	56	65	16.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	70	56	20%
Hispanic	106	97	8.5%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	298	359	20.5%
Two or More Races	10	40	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.9%	22.5%	2.7%

Schools Near Lake Whitney Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Whitney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1351 Windermere Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 877-8888	580	39	14.8	19.3%	324 (55.9%)	65 (11.2%)	100 (17.2%)	51 (8.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (6.4%)	94.7	57^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.5%		94.1	63^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	97.2%	6	84.0	73.0	83.0	87.0	82.0	92.0	87.0	$11,067	$1,563	$9,504
Thornebrooke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Thornebrooke Dr	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 909-1301	591	40	14.7	26.7%	297 (50.3%)	85 (14.4%)	126 (21.3%)	48 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.6%)	89.8	184^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.8%		91.9	117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.8%	67	81.0	70.0	75.0	85.0	74.0	81.0	79.0	$11,038	$1,570	$9,468
Windermere Elementary	Public	K-5	11125 Park Ave	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 876-7520	562	36	15.6	10.3%	359 (63.9%)	20 (3.6%)	91 (16.2%)	56 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.2%)	96.4	28^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.1	45^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.0%	17	93.0	81.0	83.0	94.0	89.0	84.0	88.0	$10,982	$1,769	$9,213
Westbrooke Elementary	Public	K-5	500 Tomyn Blvd	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-6228	520	31	16.7	33.3%	175 (33.7%)	113 (21.7%)	183 (35.2%)	25 (4.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.7%)	86.1	282^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%		83	340^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.8%	58	67.0	72.0	70.0	83.0	74.0	73.0	81.0	$9,633	$932	$8,701
Ucp West Orange Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1441 Winter Garden-Vineland R	Orlando	34787	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	269	21	12.8	52.4%	74 (27.5%)	59 (21.9%)	115 (42.8%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	1	2248^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.4%		5.6	2195^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.0%	53	13.0	16.0	9.0	13.0	5.0	9.0	9.0	$15,782	$00	$15,782
William S Maxey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	602 E Story Road	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5020	508	31	16.3	58.5%	63 (12.4%)	202 (39.8%)	195 (38.4%)	25 (4.9%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.0%)	71.4	611^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.9%		69.3	643^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	71.3%	32	62.0	60.0	70.0	68.0	54.0	74.0	73.0	$13,166	$3,041	$10,124
Sunridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14455 Sunridge Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-0809	678	41	16.5	49.3%	224 (33.0%)	143 (21.1%)	230 (33.9%)	39 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	36 (5.3%)	59.4	876^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.2%		54.9	972^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.6%	96	65.0	49.0	60.0	61.0	58.0	51.0	63.0	$9,299	$1,095	$8,205
Ocoee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S Lakewood Ave	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5027	694	43	16.1	62.2%	136 (19.6%)	118 (17.0%)	407 (58.6%)	11 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.7%)	36.1	1454^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.5%		26.9	1686^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.7%	232	44.0	36.0	57.0	47.0	42.0	48.0	58.0	$12,008	$2,425	$9,584
Dillard Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 N Dillard St	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5000	479	33	14.5	50.9%	183 (38.2%)	90 (18.8%)	185 (38.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.9%)	37.6	1413^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.4%		38	1384^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.2%	29	49.0	39.0	44.0	58.0	46.0	47.0	53.0	$11,952	$2,179	$9,772
Whispering Oak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15300 Stoneybrook West Pkwy	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-7773	803	48	16.7	16.9%	413 (51.4%)	57 (7.1%)	220 (27.4%)	59 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	48 (6.0%)	96.4	29^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.7%		97.1	18^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.2%	11	86.0	78.0	88.0	90.0	86.0	94.0	94.0	$10,596	$1,232	$9,365

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Whitney Elementary

What schools do graduates of Lake Whitney Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lake Whitney Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sunridge Middle
High : West Orange High

Is Lake Whitney Elementary a good school?

Yes! Lake Whitney Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 57^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Lake Whitney Elementary in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Lake Whitney Elementary?

Students at Lake Whitney Elementary are 56% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% African American, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lake Whitney Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 580 students attended Lake Whitney Elementary.

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