Lake Gem Elementary

Summary:

Lake Gem Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 566 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 from SchoolDigger.

While Lake Gem Elementary shares the same district and overall rating as nearby schools like Spring Lake Elementary and Rolling Hills Elementary, it stands out with a significantly higher percentage of African American students (80.04%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 6.79% to 83.01%. Additionally, Lake Gem Elementary has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.5% to 30.5% over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 19.7% to 43.4%. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the Orange County and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that are 10-20 percentage points below the district and state averages.

Lake Gem Elementary's persistently low performance, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, suggests a need for sustained, targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. The school's high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, with 70.67% to 73.03% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing factors that require further investigation and support. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school's student population, as well as the broader systemic factors that may be contributing to the observed disparities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4801 Bloodhound St
Orlando, FL 32818

(407) 532-7900

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1729^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,181

Students who attend Lake Gem Elementary usually attend:

High:

Maynard Evans High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 566

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.0%

Hispanic:

13.4%

White:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Gem Elementary ranks worse than 76.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 133^rd among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.48. (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: African American (80%), Hispanic (13.4%), White (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Gem Elementary is 14.5, which is the 24^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Gem Elementary employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Gem Elementary is $13,181, which is the 34^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Gem 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 Gem Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	26.13	1288^th	1688	23.7%
2007	33.90	1246^th	1786	30.2%
2008	47.71	988^th	1789	44.8%
2009	52.28	938^th	1847	49.2%
2010	45.91	1118^th	1919	41.7%
2011	36.68	1332^nd	1985	32.9%
2012	25.30	1554^th	1984	21.7%
2013	19.93	1727^th	2029	14.9%
2014	29.49	1524^th	2064	26.2%
2016	29.33	1531^st	2087	26.6%
2017	22.32	1716^th	2112	18.8%
2018	23.19	1698^th	2118	19.8%
2019	32.08	1541^st	2182	29.4%
2021	20.28	1830^th	2247	18.6%
2022	23.64	1745^th	2219	21.4%
2023	31.49	1568^th	2240	30.0%
2024	26.48	1729^th	2256	23.4%

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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 Gem Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	183	395	8	61	7	n/a	n/a	0	654
2000	159	432	10	84	10	n/a	n/a	0	695
2001	156	458	7	84	11	n/a	n/a	0	716
2002	157	433	24	105	11	n/a	n/a	0	730
2003	157	433	24	105	11	n/a	n/a	0	730
2004	120	419	28	99	12	n/a	n/a	0	678
2005	125	474	25	99	6	n/a	n/a	0	729
2006	89	512	29	103	5	n/a	n/a	0	738
2007	77	544	33	98	9	n/a	n/a	33	794
2008	67	590	25	97	9	n/a	n/a	35	823
2009	77	615	18	76	8	n/a	n/a	39	833
2010	79	632	18	90	9	n/a	n/a	31	859
2011	74	692	26	86	7	2	25	0	912
2012	60	654	27	99	9	5	15	0	869
2013	61	719	25	100	5	4	8	0	922
2014	63	706	24	92	2	5	10	0	902
2015	58	691	17	113	3	5	14	0	901
2016	49	646	11	106	4	4	13	0	833
2017	46	627	7	109	4	2	11	0	806
2018	33	569	15	87	2	3	5	0	714
2019	23	537	12	74	2	2	3	0	653
2020	22	527	8	63	2	2	4	0	628
2021	23	485	5	52	2	1	3	0	571
2022	24	451	7	57	1	2	2	0	544
2023	22	453	10	76	0	2	3	0	566

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 Gem Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	654	39.0	16.8	63.8
2000	695	40.0	17.4	71.8
2001	716	43.0	16.7	71.2
2002	730	59.0	12.4	69.5
2003	730	59.0	12.4	69.5
2004	678	45.0	15.1	75.5
2005	729	47.0	15.5	81.2
2006	738	53.0	13.9	75.9
2007	794	52.0	15.3	78.1
2008	823	53.0	15.5	81.5
2009	833	53.2	16.0	80.6
2010	859	53.0	16.2	84.7
2011	912	59.0	15.4	80.9
2012	869	58.0	14.9	77.8
2013	922	59.0	15.6	88.3
2014	902	59.0	15.2	87
2015	901	58.0	15.5	99.7
2016	833	58.0	14.3	99.6
2017	806	54.0	14.9	99.6
2018	714	46.0	15.5	72
2019	653	43.0	15.1	67.8
2020	628	41.0	15.3	86.3
2021	571	37.0	15.4	73
2022	544	35.0	15.5	73
2023	566	39.0	14.5	70.7

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 Gem Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	654	39.0	16.8	63.8
2000	695	40.0	17.4	71.8
2001	716	43.0	16.7	71.2
2002	730	59.0	12.4	69.5
2003	730	59.0	12.4	69.5
2004	678	45.0	15.1	75.5
2005	729	47.0	15.5	81.2
2006	738	53.0	13.9	75.9
2007	794	52.0	15.3	78.1
2008	823	53.0	15.5	81.5
2009	833	53.2	16.0	80.6
2010	859	53.0	16.2	84.7
2011	912	59.0	15.4	80.9
2012	869	58.0	14.9	77.8
2013	922	59.0	15.6	88.3
2014	902	59.0	15.2	87
2015	901	58.0	15.5	99.7
2016	833	58.0	14.3	99.6
2017	806	54.0	14.9	99.6
2018	714	46.0	15.5	72
2019	653	43.0	15.1	67.8
2020	628	41.0	15.3	86.3
2021	571	37.0	15.4	73
2022	544	35.0	15.5	73
2023	566	39.0	14.5	70.7

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 Gem Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$909 (8.8%)	$9,426 (91.2%)	$10,335
2019	$1,009 (9.5%)	$9,657 (90.5%)	$10,666
2020	$1,560 (15.1%)	$8,763 (84.9%)	$10,324
2021	$2,553 (21.9%)	$9,117 (78.1%)	$11,671
2022	$4,331 (30.4%)	$9,929 (69.6%)	$14,260
2023	$3,235 (24.5%)	$9,946 (75.5%)	$13,181

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Gem 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 1541^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1568^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Gem Elementary)	50	34	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Gem Elementary)	65	39	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Gem Elementary)	55	41	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Gem Elementary)	51	48	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Gem Elementary)	38	33	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Gem Elementary)	40	39	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lake Gem Elementary)	35	47	12%
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	653	566	13.3%
African American	537	453	15.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	12	10	16.7%
Hispanic	74	76	2.7%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	23	22	4.3%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.8%	70.7%	2.8%

Schools Near Lake Gem 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 Gem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Bloodhound St	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-7900	566	39	14.5	70.7%	22 (3.9%)	453 (80.0%)	76 (13.4%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	26.5	1729^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.4%		31.5	1568^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.0%	161	41.0	46.0	38.0	47.0	41.0	40.0	42.0	$13,181	$3,235	$9,946
Prairie Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8723 Hackney Prairie Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 884-2220	849	51	16.6	58.8%	142 (16.7%)	419 (49.4%)	201 (23.7%)	43 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	36 (4.2%)	36.1	1455^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.5%		42.3	1273^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	43.2%	182	47.0	52.0	46.0	55.0	47.0	44.0	38.0	$9,612	$1,279	$8,334
Pinewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3005 N Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-7930	490	28	17.5	81.2%	9 (1.8%)	384 (78.4%)	90 (18.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	32.9	1539^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.8%		33.5	1506^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.8%	33	43.0	51.0	39.0	46.0	52.0	39.0	49.0	$12,473	$3,629	$8,844
Ridgewood Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 Pioneer Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6510	460	26	17.6	81.3%	19 (4.1%)	290 (63.0%)	136 (29.6%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	43.8	1244^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.9%		32.9	1528^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.8%	284	44.0	46.0	49.0	53.0	53.0	49.0	64.0	$12,481	$3,782	$8,699
Spring Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1105 Sarah Lee Ln	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5047	442	29	15.2	72.2%	85 (19.2%)	30 (6.8%)	315 (71.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	26.6	1721^st of 2256 public elementary schools	23.7%		35.1	1469^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.4%	252	44.0	33.0	41.0	41.0	50.0	34.0	49.0	$12,248	$2,796	$9,452
Rolling Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4903 Donovan St	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6530	472	31	15.2	77.3%	9 (1.9%)	391 (82.8%)	60 (12.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	11.5	2118^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.1%		13.2	2079^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.2%	39	28.0	23.0	33.0	30.0	30.0	31.0	42.0	$13,188	$3,712	$9,476
Ucp Pine Hills Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5800 Golf Club Pkwy	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	164	11	14.9	72.0%	5 (3.0%)	119 (72.6%)	35 (21.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	10.5	2143^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.0%		2.8	2219^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.9%	76	27.0	50.0		27.0	20.0			$16,514	$00	$16,514
Hiawassee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Hennepin Blvd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6410	565	32	17.6	80.0%	11 (1.9%)	469 (83.0%)	69 (12.2%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	24.3	1785^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.9%		22	1836^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.0%	51	41.0	40.0	39.0	40.0	48.0	27.0	47.0	$12,384	$3,071	$9,313
Rosemont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4650 Point Look Out Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 522-6050	555	41	13.5	82.0%	17 (3.1%)	433 (78.0%)	85 (15.3%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	37.8	1407^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.6%		22.2	1828^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.4%	421	48.0	42.0	51.0	54.0	38.0	49.0	57.0	$13,870	$3,990	$9,880
Citrus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	87 N Clarke Rd	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 445-5475	501	32	15.6	61.3%	70 (14.0%)	264 (52.7%)	96 (19.2%)	47 (9.4%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.4%)	50.1	1090^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.7%		43.5	1243^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	44.5%	153	59.0	55.0	52.0	61.0	47.0	47.0	56.0	$12,645	$3,000	$9,645

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Gem Elementary

What district is Lake Gem Elementary in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Lake Gem Elementary?

Students at Lake Gem Elementary are 80% African American, 13% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Lake Gem Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 566 students attended Lake Gem Elementary.

Is Lake Gem Elementary a good school?

Lake Gem Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.4% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Lake Gem Elementary attend?

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

High : Maynard Evans High

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