Vista Lakes Elementary

Summary:

Vista Lakes Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving around 600 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

One of the standout features of Vista Lakes Elementary is its racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (63.67%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 54.69% to 85.27% Hispanic students. Academically, the school generally performs better than the Orange County and Florida averages on standardized tests, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Math. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.4% in 2019-2020 to 23.5% in 2022-2023. Additionally, Vista Lakes Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.09% to 55% over the past few years.

While Vista Lakes Elementary has historically performed well, ranking in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, its ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 407th in 2013-2014 to 740th in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, such as Sun Blaze Elementary, Vista Lakes generally outperforms them on test scores, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Math. However, some of the nearby schools have higher overall rankings and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite these challenges, Vista Lakes Elementary has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $10,527 in 2019-2020 to $11,692 in 2022-2023, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio (16.6 in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6050 Lake Champlain Dr
       Orlando, FL  32829


(407) 207-4991

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
740th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,692 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.7%
White:
17.7%
African American:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vista Lakes Elementary ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 61st among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.43. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.7%), White (17.7%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vista Lakes Elementary is 16.6. 110 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Vista Lakes Elementary employs 36 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vista Lakes Elementary is $11,692, which is the 80th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Vista Lakes Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vista Lakes Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 71.69 493rd 1847 73.3%
2010 64.03 725th 1919 62.2%
2011 67.04 676th 1985 65.9%
2012 68.33 611th 1984 69.2%
2013 76.43 421st 2029 79.3%
2014 77.93 407th 2064 80.3%
2016 61.25 794th 2087 62.0%
2017 73.67 537th 2112 74.6%
2018 73.20 532nd 2118 74.9%
2019 74.35 534th 2182 75.5%
2021 69.07 659th 2247 70.7%
2022 75.03 526th 2219 76.3%
2023 58.90 870th 2240 61.2%
2024 65.43 740th 2256 67.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vista Lakes Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 225 100 55 419 9 n/a n/a 29 837
2008 250 89 65 402 8 n/a n/a 31 845
2009 274 101 74 409 10 n/a n/a 47 915
2010 267 98 88 465 9 n/a n/a 37 964
2011 247 90 87 521 8 2 28 0 983
2012 226 106 92 548 7 1 20 0 1000
2013 230 99 87 609 5 2 26 0 1058
2014 177 77 76 450 4 3 21 0 808
2015 155 84 89 473 4 5 23 0 833
2016 153 96 85 469 1 4 25 0 833
2017 143 80 81 454 1 3 24 0 786
2018 155 79 64 438 0 1 20 0 757
2019 142 79 69 440 1 1 13 0 745
2020 130 62 64 408 1 1 14 0 680
2021 121 63 52 370 0 0 9 0 615
2022 109 58 47 364 0 2 14 0 594
2023 106 57 40 382 1 2 12 0 600

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 Vista Lakes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 837 51.0 16.4 48.3
2008 845 53.0 15.9 49
2009 915 54.2 17.3 48.8
2010 964 55.0 17.5 48.5
2011 983 63.0 15.6 52.4
2012 1000 66.0 15.1 42.5
2013 1058 66.0 16.0 56.1
2014 808 55.0 14.6 50.6
2015 833 55.0 15.1 48.9
2016 833 53.0 15.7 55.2
2017 786 52.0 15.1 48.5
2018 757 51.0 14.8 48.1
2019 745 47.0 15.8 52.5
2020 680 49.0 13.8 50
2021 615 46.0 13.3 54.3
2022 594 39.0 15.2 42.1
2023 600 36.0 16.6 55

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 Vista Lakes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 837 51.0 16.4 48.3
2008 845 53.0 15.9 49
2009 915 54.2 17.3 48.8
2010 964 55.0 17.5 48.5
2011 983 63.0 15.6 52.4
2012 1000 66.0 15.1 42.5
2013 1058 66.0 16.0 56.1
2014 808 55.0 14.6 50.6
2015 833 55.0 15.1 48.9
2016 833 53.0 15.7 55.2
2017 786 52.0 15.1 48.5
2018 757 51.0 14.8 48.1
2019 745 47.0 15.8 52.5
2020 680 49.0 13.8 50
2021 615 46.0 13.3 54.3
2022 594 39.0 15.2 42.1
2023 600 36.0 16.6 55

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vista Lakes Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $330 (3.5%) $9,200 (96.5%) $9,530
2019 $473 (5.0%) $9,007 (95.0%) $9,479
2020 $469 (4.5%) $10,058 (95.5%) $10,527
2021 $1,279 (11.2%) $10,090 (88.7%) $11,370
2022 $1,817 (15.8%) $9,701 (84.2%) $11,519
2023 $1,870 (16.0%) $9,822 (84.0%) $11,692

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vista Lakes 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 534th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 870th of 2240 Elementary schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vista Lakes Elementary)6864
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vista Lakes Elementary)7966
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)6261
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vista Lakes Elementary)6866
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5757
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vista Lakes Elementary)7271
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)6362
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vista Lakes Elementary)6266
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5453
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vista Lakes Elementary)6763
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Vista Lakes Elementary)6761
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Orange)5459
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students745600
 19.5%
African American7957
 27.8%
American Indian11
Asian6940
 42%
Hispanic440382
 13.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White142106
 25.4%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.5%55%
 2.5%


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Students at Vista Lakes Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 18% White, 10% African American, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended Vista Lakes Elementary.

Vista Lakes Elementary ranks 740th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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