Ucp Downtown Charter

Summary:

Ucp Downtown Charter is an elementary public charter school in Orlando, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 170. 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.

Ucp Downtown Charter stands out in several key areas. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (68.82%) compared to nearby schools like Lake Como School (20.12%) and Engelwood Elementary (82.01%). However, the school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 52.5% to 67.9% over the past 5 years, which is much higher than the 11.9% to 40.6% range of nearby schools. Academically, Ucp Downtown Charter's performance is significantly lower than the surrounding schools, with only 15% of 3rd graders and 0% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Orange County and Florida averages of 57% and 55%, respectively. In math, the school's proficiency rates are also well below the district and state averages.

Despite the school's academic challenges, Ucp Downtown Charter has the highest spending per student among the analyzed schools, ranging from $18,060 to $21,775 over the past 4 years. This is significantly higher than the $9,876 to $14,491 per-student spending at nearby schools like Baldwin Park Elementary. The district should investigate the underlying causes of Ucp Downtown Charter's poor performance and high absenteeism, and consider replicating the strategies used by successful nearby schools to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807

(407) 852-3300

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
2242^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,775

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 170

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.8%

African American:

14.7%

White:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ucp Downtown Charter ranks worse than 99.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 161^st among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.24. (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 Ucp Downtown Charter is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.8%), African American (14.7%), White (12.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ucp Downtown Charter is 14.1, which is the 19^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Ucp Downtown Charter employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ucp Downtown Charter is $21,775, which is the highest among 164 elementary schools in the Orange School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ucp Downtown Charter 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 Ucp Downtown Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.24	2242^nd	2256	0.6%

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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 Ucp Downtown Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	77	44	5	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2003	77	44	5	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2004	78	25	8	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2005	82	25	11	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2006	75	30	7	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2007	72	37	6	50	0	n/a	n/a	5	170
2008	73	29	3	47	0	n/a	n/a	3	155
2009	58	16	1	46	0	n/a	n/a	5	126
2010	64	17	2	50	0	n/a	n/a	4	137
2011	56	16	1	47	1	0	5	0	126
2012	47	16	5	61	1	1	5	0	136
2013	47	32	3	69	0	0	8	0	159
2014	56	46	7	117	0	1	7	0	234
2015	77	56	6	136	0	1	9	0	285
2016	20	29	1	97	0	0	7	0	154
2017	14	24	1	91	0	0	2	0	132
2018	17	34	0	111	0	0	4	0	166
2019	23	29	1	106	0	0	6	0	165
2020	25	25	0	121	0	1	5	0	177
2021	19	29	1	123	0	1	4	0	177
2022	20	27	2	112	0	0	5	0	166
2023	21	25	3	117	0	0	4	0	170

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 Ucp Downtown Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	181	10.0	18.1	23.8
2003	181	10.0	18.1	23.8
2004	158	16.0	9.9	50
2005	170	22.0	7.7	36.5
2006	162	19.0	8.5	17.9
2007	170	24.0	7.1	9.1
2008	155	40.5	3.8	9.9
2009	126	33.7	3.8	12.4
2010	137	24.5	5.5	3
2011	126	38.0	3.3	39.7
2012	136	36.0	3.7	49.3
2013	159	37.0	4.2	44.7
2014	234	52.0	4.5	56
2015	285	37.0	7.7	60.7
2016	154	32.0	4.8	70.8
2017	132	30.0	4.4	72.7
2018	166	39.0	4.2	53.6
2019	165	20.0	8.2	58.2
2020	177	19.0	9.3	n/a
2021	177	17.0	10.4	57.1
2022	166	18.0	9.2	57.8
2023	170	12.0	14.1	57.6

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 Ucp Downtown Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	181	10.0	18.1	23.8
2003	181	10.0	18.1	23.8
2004	158	16.0	9.9	50
2005	170	22.0	7.7	36.5
2006	162	19.0	8.5	17.9
2007	170	24.0	7.1	9.1
2008	155	40.5	3.8	9.9
2009	126	33.7	3.8	12.4
2010	137	24.5	5.5	3
2011	126	38.0	3.3	39.7
2012	136	36.0	3.7	49.3
2013	159	37.0	4.2	44.7
2014	234	52.0	4.5	56
2015	285	37.0	7.7	60.7
2016	154	32.0	4.8	70.8
2017	132	30.0	4.4	72.7
2018	166	39.0	4.2	53.6
2019	165	20.0	8.2	58.2
2020	177	19.0	9.3	n/a
2021	177	17.0	10.4	57.1
2022	166	18.0	9.2	57.8
2023	170	12.0	14.1	57.6

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 Ucp Downtown Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$13,401 (100.0%)	$13,401
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$18,940 (100.0%)	$18,940
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$18,060 (100.0%)	$18,060
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$21,077 (100.0%)	$21,077
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$21,578 (100.0%)	$21,578
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$21,775 (100.0%)	$21,775

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ucp Downtown Charter

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ucp Downtown Charter)	0	0
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	165	170	3%
African American	29	25	13.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	106	117	10.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	21	8.7%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.2%	57.6%	0.5%

Schools Near Ucp Downtown Charter

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ucp Downtown Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	4680 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	170	12	14.1	57.6%	21 (12.4%)	25 (14.7%)	117 (68.8%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	1.2	2242^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	0.6%					(n/a)	15.0	0.0					23.0	0.0									$21,775	$00	$21,775
Dover Shores Elementary	Public	K-5	1200 Gaston Foster Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6330	394	27	14.5	61.2%	87 (22.1%)	52 (13.2%)	247 (62.7%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	48	1139^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.5%		51.4	1069^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.3%	70	40.0	53.0	49.0				46.0	62.0	63.0				58.0				$12,864	$2,951	$9,914
Azalea Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Carol Ave	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6909	467	32	14.5	80.7%	158 (33.8%)	39 (8.4%)	238 (51.0%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	39.7	1350^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		45	1209^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.0%	141	48.0	42.0	47.0				53.0	48.0	50.0				57.0				$14,034	$3,838	$10,196
Passport Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	5221 Curry Ford Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 658-9900	177	12	14.7	67.8%	22 (12.4%)	10 (5.6%)	141 (79.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	27.5	1699^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.7%		36	1439^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.8%	260	47.0	45.0	45.0	64.0	55.0	77.0	37.0	36.0	32.0	45.0	64.0	68.0	14.0	36.0		77.0	$9,876	$821	$9,055
Bridgeprep Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	7990 SW 117 Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 775-2119	309	24	12.8	67.0%	19 (6.1%)	38 (12.3%)	249 (80.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3.5	2235^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.9%		8.7	2156^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.8%	79	26.0	24.0	21.0	18.0	32.0	16.0	13.0	8.0	15.0	20.0	31.0	19.0	15.0	3.0		31.0	$11,702	$1,220	$10,482
Lake Como School	Public	PK, KG-8	2450 E Gore St	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 897-6420	885	61	14.5	53.9%	340 (38.4%)	178 (20.1%)	311 (35.1%)	14 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.1%)	59.4	875^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.2%		50.3	1090^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.3%	215	54.0	56.0	59.0	60.0	45.0	49.0	66.0	64.0	54.0	54.0	29.0	70.0	64.0	43.0	71.0	64.0	$11,403	$1,736	$9,667
Engelwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5985 La Costa Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6340	556	42	13.2	69.6%	48 (8.6%)	47 (8.5%)	456 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	23.2	1820^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.3%		17.6	1969^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.1%	149	26.0	36.0	45.0				34.0	43.0	47.0				50.0				$12,522	$3,419	$9,102
Baldwin Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1750 Common Way Rd	Orlando	32814	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 897-6400	782	53	14.7	39.0%	354 (45.3%)	53 (6.8%)	260 (33.2%)	54 (6.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (7.2%)	86.1	283^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%		87.8	220^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.2%	63	72.0	72.0	72.0				74.0	78.0	76.0				72.0				$10,951	$1,590	$9,360
Chickasaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6900 Autumnvale Dr	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6300	507	32	15.8	73.6%	73 (14.4%)	40 (7.9%)	379 (74.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	44.4	1234^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.3%		29.1	1634^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.1%	400	58.0	35.0	58.0				62.0	40.0	45.0				60.0				$12,682	$2,835	$9,847
Conway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Lake Margaret Dr	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6310	489	38	12.8	70.3%	89 (18.2%)	78 (16.0%)	291 (59.5%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)	39.6	1352^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.1%		33	1523^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.0%	171	58.0	48.0	42.0				59.0	46.0	46.0				43.0				$14,491	$3,433	$11,057

Frequently Asked Questions about Ucp Downtown Charter

What district is Ucp Downtown Charter in?

Orange

How many students attend Ucp Downtown Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 170 students attended Ucp Downtown Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Ucp Downtown Charter?

Students at Ucp Downtown Charter are 69% Hispanic, 15% African American, 12% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Ucp Downtown Charter a good school?

Ucp Downtown Charter ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Florida elementary schools.

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