Eagles Nest Elementary

Summary:

Eagles Nest Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 672 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.

Eagles Nest Elementary faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of African American students (66.82%), a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism (from 14.1% to 40.7%), and consistently low academic performance compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 57% in Orange County and 55% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.94% to 77.54% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Eagles Nest Elementary, ranging from $9,012 to $10,424 over the past four years, the academic outcomes remain poor. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive meaningful improvements, and a more comprehensive approach focused on instructional quality, family engagement, and addressing non-academic barriers to learning may be necessary. Nearby schools, such as Washington Shores Primary Learning Center, Orlo Vista Elementary, and Washington Shores Elementary, have similar demographic and district contexts but perform significantly better, indicating that Eagles Nest Elementary may require more intensive support and resources to improve student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5353 Metrowest Blvd
Orlando, FL 32811

(407) 521-2795

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
2005^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,611

Students who attend Eagles Nest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chain Of Lakes Middle
High:	Dr. Phillips High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 672

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.8%

Hispanic:

27.5%

White:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eagles Nest Elementary ranks worse than 88.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 151^st among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (66.8%), Hispanic (27.5%), White (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eagles Nest Elementary is 18.1. 149 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Eagles Nest Elementary employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagles Nest Elementary is $9,611. 136 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Eagles Nest 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 Eagles Nest Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	18.35	1533^rd	1786	14.2%
2008	21.23	1489^th	1789	16.8%
2009	21.28	1541^st	1847	16.6%
2010	23.40	1559^th	1919	18.8%
2011	21.75	1662^nd	1985	16.3%
2012	13.44	1811^th	1984	8.7%
2013	16.68	1807^th	2029	10.9%
2014	16.04	1844^th	2064	10.7%
2016	16.42	1829^th	2087	12.4%
2017	23.45	1684^th	2112	20.3%
2018	20.51	1774^th	2118	16.2%
2019	19.40	1858^th	2182	14.8%
2021	6.94	2191^st	2247	2.5%
2023	16.07	2002^nd	2240	10.6%
2024	16.00	2005^th	2256	11.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

by a teacher
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Eagle's Nest Elementary is a dangerous place. Discipline and safety problems are an epidemic, and ignored. Most teachers won't do anything and those that try to do something, get no help from the administration. Teachers that complain, get bullied by the administration. Kids can't learn because they are constantly worrying about bullies. With so many other school options this school has become a school of the leftovers, leftover students, leftover teachers and leftover administration. Many of the teachers are not even certified teachers. Look up "Teach for America." Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 19, 2010

My daughter has enjoyed her experience at Eagle's Nest. Her teachers thus far have been in-tune to the academic needs of the students and, they seem to care about the children who attend Eagle's Nest Close Quote

Enrollment information for Eagles Nest Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	90	490	11	170	2	n/a	n/a	0	763
2006	85	515	11	144	1	n/a	n/a	0	756
2007	64	485	10	104	0	n/a	n/a	12	675
2008	52	535	4	109	1	n/a	n/a	17	718
2009	44	469	7	113	0	n/a	n/a	19	652
2010	20	501	7	97	0	n/a	n/a	18	643
2011	26	463	3	85	0	0	15	0	592
2012	22	501	2	97	2	1	8	0	633
2013	25	512	0	116	2	0	6	0	661
2014	30	498	1	135	3	0	9	0	676
2015	27	531	1	134	1	1	5	0	700
2016	24	582	3	145	1	0	7	0	762
2017	20	587	2	145	4	0	2	0	760
2018	14	528	4	166	0	1	7	0	720
2019	14	506	3	177	0	4	6	0	710
2020	19	508	2	170	1	4	6	0	710
2021	17	470	0	126	0	4	10	0	627
2022	14	462	1	117	0	2	5	0	601
2023	26	449	2	185	0	2	8	0	672

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 Eagles Nest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	763	45.0	17.0	84.8
2006	756	50.0	15.1	78.4
2007	675	47.0	14.4	74.7
2008	718	47.0	15.3	76.9
2009	652	46.1	14.5	79.1
2010	643	38.0	16.9	74.2
2011	592	40.0	14.8	88
2012	633	42.0	15.0	77.9
2013	661	45.0	14.6	91.7
2014	676	45.0	15.0	99.6
2015	700	46.0	15.2	99.6
2016	762	46.0	16.5	99.6
2017	760	50.0	15.2	91.4
2018	720	48.0	15.0	74.7
2019	710	46.0	15.4	70.8
2020	710	43.0	16.5	79.6
2021	627	38.0	16.5	75.6
2022	601	35.0	17.1	77.5
2023	672	37.0	18.1	69.9

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 Eagles Nest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	763	45.0	17.0	84.8
2006	756	50.0	15.1	78.4
2007	675	47.0	14.4	74.7
2008	718	47.0	15.3	76.9
2009	652	46.1	14.5	79.1
2010	643	38.0	16.9	74.2
2011	592	40.0	14.8	88
2012	633	42.0	15.0	77.9
2013	661	45.0	14.6	91.7
2014	676	45.0	15.0	99.6
2015	700	46.0	15.2	99.6
2016	762	46.0	16.5	99.6
2017	760	50.0	15.2	91.4
2018	720	48.0	15.0	74.7
2019	710	46.0	15.4	70.8
2020	710	43.0	16.5	79.6
2021	627	38.0	16.5	75.6
2022	601	35.0	17.1	77.5
2023	672	37.0	18.1	69.9

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 Eagles Nest Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,064 (11.9%)	$7,895 (88.1%)	$8,959
2019	$949 (10.3%)	$8,243 (89.7%)	$9,192
2020	$1,131 (12.5%)	$7,881 (87.5%)	$9,012
2021	$1,404 (14.5%)	$8,271 (85.5%)	$9,674
2022	$2,008 (19.3%)	$8,415 (80.7%)	$10,424
2023	$2,264 (23.6%)	$7,348 (76.5%)	$9,611

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagles Nest 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 1858^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2002^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eagles Nest Elementary)	40	35	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
5th Grade Science (Eagles Nest Elementary)	37	39	2%
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	710	672	5.4%
African American	506	449	11.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	177	185	4.5%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	14	26	85.7%
Two or More Races	6	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.8%	69.9%	0.9%

Schools Near Eagles Nest 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 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
Eagles Nest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5353 Metrowest Blvd	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 521-2795	672	37	18.1	69.9%	26 (3.9%)	449 (66.8%)	185 (27.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.2%)	16	2005^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.1%		16.1	2002^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	10.6%	3	27.0	15.0	44.0				26.0	10.0	44.0				48.0				$9,611	$2,264	$7,348
Florida Virtual Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-5	5422 Carrier Dr.	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Fl Virtual	No	No	Yes	Yes	(800) 374-1430	2,600	125	20.8	32.2%	1,023 (39.3%)	368 (14.2%)	873 (33.6%)	110 (4.2%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	220 (8.5%)	60.9	844^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.6%		57.3	909^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.4%	65	63.0	66.0	68.0				56.0	48.0	53.0				58.0				$7,299	$879	$6,421
Eccleston Elementary	Public	K-5	1500 Aaron Ave	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6400	357	31	11.5	86.6%	15 (4.2%)	310 (86.8%)	30 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18.6	1940^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.0%		28.4	1655^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.1%	285	42.0	33.0	30.0				51.0	32.0	38.0				33.0				$17,955	$5,111	$12,844
Orlo Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3 N Hastings St	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6490	414	31	13.3	76.3%	12 (2.9%)	261 (63.0%)	131 (31.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.7%)	31	1594^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.3%		19.7	1903^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.0%	309	35.0	32.0	43.0				46.0	53.0	57.0				45.0				$14,183	$4,495	$9,688
Washington Shores Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	944 W Lake Mann Dr	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6540	329	21	15.6	87.8%	7 (2.1%)	285 (86.6%)	36 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	1395^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.2%		45.2	1208^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.1%	187	42.0	33.0	52.0				49.0	45.0	59.0				57.0				$17,360	$5,731	$11,630
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11 S Hiawassee Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6470	453	30	15.1	65.6%	39 (8.6%)	200 (44.2%)	181 (40.0%)	18 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.4%)	43.4	1256^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.3%		33.3	1513^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.5%	257	44.0	45.0	50.0				50.0	57.0	58.0				57.0				$12,721	$2,927	$9,794
Ivey Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	209 Silverton St	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6420	311	20	15.5	86.8%	4 (1.3%)	264 (84.9%)	40 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	40.1	1346^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.3%		27.8	1664^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.7%	318	34.0	49.0	39.0				48.0	64.0	56.0				64.0				$15,081	$4,227	$10,854
Millennia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Cypress Creek Dr	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 355-5730	833	52	16.0	46.9%	131 (15.7%)	207 (24.8%)	451 (54.1%)	29 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	13 (1.6%)	15	2034^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%		24.3	1763^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	21.3%	271	34.0	35.0	36.0				41.0	37.0	32.0				28.0				$10,212	$1,901	$8,311
Legends Academy Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3032 Monte Carlo Trl	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-8711	364	22	16.5	73.4%	2 (0.5%)	331 (90.9%)	27 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	31.1	1592^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.4%		25.1	1741^st of 2240 public elementary schools	22.3%	149	41.0	41.0	41.0	33.0	30.0	52.0	41.0	49.0	53.0	70.0	56.0	50.0	29.0	21.0	79.0	47.0	$10,664	$2,317	$8,347
Metrowest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Lake Vilma Dr	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 296-6450	610	34	17.9	50.5%	93 (15.2%)	243 (39.8%)	219 (35.9%)	31 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	16 (2.6%)	21.8	1855^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.8%		23.1	1796^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.8%	59	40.0	38.0	41.0				43.0	33.0	40.0				41.0				$9,822	$1,492	$8,330

Frequently Asked Questions about Eagles Nest Elementary

How many students attend Eagles Nest Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 672 students attended Eagles Nest Elementary.

What district is Eagles Nest Elementary in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Eagles Nest Elementary?

Students at Eagles Nest Elementary are 67% African American, 28% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Eagles Nest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Eagles Nest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chain Of Lakes Middle
High : Dr. Phillips High

Is Eagles Nest Elementary a good school?

Eagles Nest Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Florida elementary schools.

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