Vista Lakes Elementary

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

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:
740^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,692

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 600

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.7%

White:

17.7%

African American:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vista Lakes Elementary ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 61^st among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.43. (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 (63.7%), White (17.7%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Vista Lakes Elementary employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vista Lakes Elementary is $11,692, which is the 80^th 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 31^st 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
2009	71.69	493^rd	1847	73.3%
2010	64.03	725^th	1919	62.2%
2011	67.04	676^th	1985	65.9%
2012	68.33	611^th	1984	69.2%
2013	76.43	421^st	2029	79.3%
2014	77.93	407^th	2064	80.3%
2016	61.25	794^th	2087	62.0%
2017	73.67	537^th	2112	74.6%
2018	73.20	532^nd	2118	74.9%
2019	74.35	534^th	2182	75.5%
2021	69.07	659^th	2247	70.7%
2022	75.03	526^th	2219	76.3%
2023	58.90	870^th	2240	61.2%
2024	65.43	740^th	2256	67.2%

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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 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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vista Lakes Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 534^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 870^th 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)	68	64	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vista Lakes Elementary)	79	66	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vista Lakes Elementary)	68	66	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vista Lakes Elementary)	72	71	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vista Lakes Elementary)	62	66	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vista Lakes Elementary)	67	63	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Vista Lakes Elementary)	67	61	6%
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	745	600	19.5%
African American	79	57	27.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	69	40	42%
Hispanic	440	382	13.2%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	142	106	25.4%
Two or More Races	13	12	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.5%	55%	2.5%

Schools Near Vista Lakes 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 Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vista Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6050 Lake Champlain Dr	Orlando	32829	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 207-4991	600	36	16.6	55.0%	106 (17.7%)	57 (9.5%)	382 (63.7%)	40 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.0%)	65.4	740^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.2%		58.9	870^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.2%	130	64.0	61.0	55.0				71.0	62.0	55.0				62.0						$11,692	$1,870	$9,822
Vista Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6900 Market Place Dr	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 317-3200	514	34	15.1	53.7%	40 (7.8%)	90 (17.5%)	368 (71.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	63.5	784^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.2%		59.4	857^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.7%	73	63.0	44.0	67.0				73.0	52.0	67.0				71.0						$10,627	$1,669	$8,959
Renaissance Charter School At Goldenrod	Public, Charter	K-8	6004 S Goldenrod Rd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 536-2952	1,093	65	16.8	82.0%	61 (5.6%)	125 (11.4%)	878 (80.3%)	18 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.8%)	19.9	1902^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	15.7%		14.3	2044^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.8%	142	35.0	33.0	37.0	47.0	37.0	41.0	41.0	32.0	32.0	50.0	45.0	34.0	30.0	28.0	68.0	83.0	73.0	55.0	$8,959	$1,174	$7,785
Hidden Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9051 Suburban Dr	Orlando	32829	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 249-6350	402	25	16.0	50.5%	73 (18.2%)	54 (13.4%)	245 (60.9%)	16 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	68.7	667^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.4%		45.6	1195^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.7%	528	67.0	55.0	58.0				70.0	54.0	69.0				70.0						$13,614	$2,049	$11,565
Three Points Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 S Goldenrod Rd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 207-3800	455	34	13.3	80.4%	30 (6.6%)	25 (5.5%)	388 (85.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	23.1	1822^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	19.2%		26.4	1702^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.0%	120	44.0	33.0	35.0				51.0	34.0	42.0				42.0						$13,104	$3,044	$10,060
Pinar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 Anthony Ln	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6380	377	25	15.0	74.5%	39 (10.3%)	43 (11.4%)	291 (77.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	41.2	1308^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.0%		31.3	1572^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	29.8%	264	54.0	45.0	47.0				57.0	55.0	42.0				47.0						$12,282	$2,208	$10,074
Michael McCoy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5225 S Semoran Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6370	484	30	16.1	74.4%	42 (8.7%)	73 (15.1%)	356 (73.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	40.6	1327^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.2%		40.7	1314^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.3%	13	41.0	52.0	47.0				55.0	41.0	56.0				55.0						$11,890	$2,406	$9,484
Ventura Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Woodgate Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6400	596	40	14.9	66.4%	54 (9.1%)	90 (15.1%)	437 (73.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)	28.4	1667^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.1%		26.1	1715^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.4%	48	44.0	41.0	46.0				42.0	50.0	38.0				41.0						$12,719	$2,583	$10,135
Lake George Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Gatlin Ave	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 737-1430	452	31	14.5	58.2%	78 (17.3%)	76 (16.8%)	277 (61.3%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	34.4	1504^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.3%		41.1	1300^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.0%	204	46.0	33.0	49.0				66.0	39.0	40.0				46.0						$13,640	$3,141	$10,499
Shenandoah Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4827 S Conway Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3180	459	31	14.8	56.0%	137 (29.8%)	47 (10.2%)	256 (55.8%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	45	1218^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.0%		28.7	1644^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.6%	426	59.0	42.0	49.0				50.0	45.0	53.0				61.0						$13,625	$2,183	$11,442

Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Lakes Elementary

What district is Vista Lakes Elementary in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Vista Lakes Elementary?

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

How many students attend Vista Lakes Elementary?

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

Is Vista Lakes Elementary a good school?

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

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