Sand Lake Elementary

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Sand Lake Elementary ranks 1269 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sand Lake Elementary is a public elementary school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 730. 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 Sand Lake Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (41.23%) and Asian (11.23%) students, the school's academic performance has been declining over the years. Its statewide ranking has dropped from a high of 164 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,269 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.1% in 2019-2020 to 32.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. Sand Lake Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Orange County and Florida state averages, particularly in the 4th and 5th grade levels.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Waterbridge Elementary, John Young Elementary, and Bay Lake Elementary, Sand Lake Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.99%), which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. The school's declining performance and higher rates of chronic absenteeism suggest that it may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these areas of concern and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8301 Buena Vista Woods Blvd
Orlando, FL 32836

(407) 903-7400

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1269^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,794

Students who attend Sand Lake Elementary usually attend:

High:

Lake Buena Vista High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 730

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.2%

White:

36.6%

Asian:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sand Lake Elementary ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 95^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.83. (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 (41.2%), White (36.6%), Asian (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sand Lake Elementary is 16.9. 119 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sand Lake Elementary employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sand Lake Elementary is $10,794. 100 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	86.73	172^nd	1847	90.7%
2010	85.31	214^th	1919	88.8%
2011	87.99	153^rd	1985	92.3%
2012	87.63	181^st	1984	90.9%
2013	91.39	116^th	2029	94.3%
2014	89.19	164^th	2064	92.1%
2016	78.81	406^th	2087	80.5%
2017	69.46	626^th	2112	70.4%
2018	72.50	551^st	2118	74.0%
2019	77.07	467^th	2182	78.6%
2021	67.22	705^th	2247	68.6%
2022	61.19	813^th	2219	63.4%
2023	52.10	1045^th	2240	53.3%
2024	42.83	1269^th	2256	43.8%

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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 Sand Lake Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	318	33	77	55	1	n/a	n/a	10	494
2008	297	77	66	63	2	n/a	n/a	7	512
2009	308	43	60	62	3	n/a	n/a	14	490
2010	273	64	72	80	1	n/a	n/a	3	493
2011	260	73	69	84	0	0	4	0	490
2012	239	104	67	82	0	2	7	0	501
2013	222	64	57	80	0	2	7	0	432
2014	245	53	65	72	0	2	8	0	445
2015	262	56	69	161	2	2	7	0	559
2016	274	49	66	187	0	4	9	0	589
2017	290	70	70	217	0	3	9	0	659
2018	297	64	84	264	0	2	6	0	717
2019	280	44	76	270	0	1	8	0	679
2020	238	42	76	153	0	2	11	0	522
2021	231	49	66	194	1	1	14	0	556
2022	245	52	77	226	2	4	17	0	623
2023	267	56	82	301	2	4	18	0	730

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 Sand Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	494	31.0	15.9	20.9
2008	512	34.0	15.1	28.3
2009	490	32.8	15.3	22.1
2010	493	31.0	15.9	26.3
2011	490	32.0	15.3	36.1
2012	501	34.0	14.7	39.1
2013	432	32.0	13.5	36.6
2014	445	30.0	14.8	37.1
2015	559	40.0	13.9	44
2016	589	41.0	14.3	47.4
2017	659	43.0	15.3	45.4
2018	717	49.0	14.6	44.9
2019	679	47.0	14.4	47.4
2020	522	38.0	13.7	39.1
2021	556	39.0	14.2	44.6
2022	623	39.0	15.9	32.6
2023	730	43.0	16.9	47

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 Sand Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	494	31.0	15.9	20.9
2008	512	34.0	15.1	28.3
2009	490	32.8	15.3	22.1
2010	493	31.0	15.9	26.3
2011	490	32.0	15.3	36.1
2012	501	34.0	14.7	39.1
2013	432	32.0	13.5	36.6
2014	445	30.0	14.8	37.1
2015	559	40.0	13.9	44
2016	589	41.0	14.3	47.4
2017	659	43.0	15.3	45.4
2018	717	49.0	14.6	44.9
2019	679	47.0	14.4	47.4
2020	522	38.0	13.7	39.1
2021	556	39.0	14.2	44.6
2022	623	39.0	15.9	32.6
2023	730	43.0	16.9	47

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 Sand Lake Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$204 (2.4%)	$8,337 (97.6%)	$8,541
2019	$317 (3.5%)	$8,822 (96.5%)	$9,139
2020	$506 (4.7%)	$10,186 (95.3%)	$10,693
2021	$982 (9.8%)	$9,057 (90.2%)	$10,039
2022	$1,529 (15.1%)	$8,599 (84.9%)	$10,127
2023	$1,702 (15.8%)	$9,092 (84.2%)	$10,794

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sand Lake 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 467^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1045^th of 2240 Elementary schools	25.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sand Lake Elementary)	63	53	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sand Lake Elementary)	72	54	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Lake Elementary)	78	63	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sand Lake Elementary)	74	66	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Lake Elementary)	67	61	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sand Lake Elementary)	75	54	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sand Lake Elementary)	68	61	7%
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	679	730	7.5%
African American	44	56	27.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	76	82	7.9%
Hispanic	270	301	11.5%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	280	267	4.6%
Two or More Races	8	18	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.4%	47%	0.4%

Schools Near Sand Lake 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
Sand Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Buena Vista Woods Blvd	Orlando	32836	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 903-7400	730	43	16.9	47.0%	267 (36.6%)	56 (7.7%)	301 (41.2%)	82 (11.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	18 (2.5%)	42.8	1269^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.8%		52.1	1045^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.3%	224	56.0	49.0	49.0	55.0	43.0	52.0	49.0	$10,794	$1,702	$9,092
Bay Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9150 S Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32836	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 876-7500	705	43	16.3	33.0%	291 (41.3%)	53 (7.5%)	211 (29.9%)	109 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.8%)	91.1	140^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.8%		88.4	208^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.7%	68	78.0	73.0	80.0	86.0	77.0	77.0	83.0	$10,175	$1,224	$8,953
Dr. Phillips Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6909 Dr Phillips Blvd	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 354-2600	740	48	15.4	31.4%	358 (48.4%)	40 (5.4%)	236 (31.9%)	70 (9.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.3%)	89.6	191^st of 2256 public elementary schools	91.5%		82.2	360^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.9%	169	78.0	75.0	71.0	80.0	79.0	79.0	77.0	$10,298	$1,343	$8,954
Tangelo Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5115 Anzio St	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2630	457	36	12.6	82.7%	17 (3.7%)	291 (63.7%)	136 (29.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.8%)	30.8	1601^st of 2256 public elementary schools	29.0%		13.7	2061^st of 2240 public elementary schools	8.0%	460	35.0	42.0	37.0	51.0	57.0	49.0	37.0	$15,913	$4,752	$11,161
Castleview Elementary	Public	K-5	9131 Taborfield Ave	Orlando	32836	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 612-4205	707	41	17.2	38.6%	239 (33.8%)	26 (3.7%)	353 (49.9%)	65 (9.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (3.0%)	60.7	847^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.5%		77.6	455^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.7%	392	60.0	57.0	61.0	62.0	52.0	57.0	61.0	$8,783	$944	$7,839
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
Waterbridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11100 Galvin Dr	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3190	596	34	17.5	55.0%	74 (12.4%)	76 (12.8%)	421 (70.6%)	18 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	48.1	1134^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.7%		47.8	1141^st of 2240 public elementary schools	49.1%	7	49.0	39.0	64.0	47.0	30.0	72.0	75.0	$9,819	$1,033	$8,786
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
Bay Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	12005 Silverlake Park Dr	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 217-7960	705	42	16.7	33.6%	226 (32.1%)	39 (5.5%)	352 (49.9%)	71 (10.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.1%)	70.1	640^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.6%		76.5	474^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.8%	166	62.0	63.0	58.0	65.0	78.0	59.0	62.0	$9,246	$1,318	$7,927
Palm Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	8000 Pin Oak Dr	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 354-2610	651	44	14.7	48.5%	280 (43.0%)	68 (10.4%)	238 (36.6%)	44 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	17 (2.6%)	73.5	558^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.3%		81.3	381^st of 2240 public elementary schools	83.0%	177	62.0	64.0	70.0	64.0	61.0	70.0	71.0	$12,645	$1,938	$10,706

Frequently Asked Questions about Sand Lake Elementary

Is Sand Lake Elementary a good school?

Sand Lake Elementary ranks 1269^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sand Lake Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 730 students attended Sand Lake Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Sand Lake Elementary attend?

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

High : Lake Buena Vista High School

What district is Sand Lake Elementary in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Sand Lake Elementary?

Students at Sand Lake Elementary are 41% Hispanic, 37% White, 11% Asian, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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