Sunset Park Elementary

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Sunset Park Elementary ranks 330 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sunset Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Windermere, Florida, serving 811 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state.

Sunset Park Elementary consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in academic proficiency, with 68% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 57% and 55% respectively. The school also ranks in the top 20-30% of Florida elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sunset Park's diverse student population includes 38.72% White, 4.19% African American, 47.84% Hispanic, 5.06% Asian, and 4.07% two or more races. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.5% in 2018-2019 to 24.5% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Sunset Park Elementary generally outperforms Lake Whitney Elementary, Summerlake Elementary, and Bay Meadows Elementary in academic proficiency. However, schools like Windermere Elementary and Keenes Crossing Elementary also demonstrate exceptional performance, ranking among the top 5% of Florida elementary schools. Sunset Park's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 29.22%, suggests a higher socioeconomic status compared to some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

12050 Overstreet Rd
Windermere, FL 34786

(407) 905-3724

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,390

Students who attend Sunset Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Horizon West Middle
High:	Windermere High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 811

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.8%

White:

38.7%

Asian:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunset Park Elementary ranks better than 85.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 28^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.38. (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 (47.8%), White (38.7%), Asian (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Park Elementary is 15.5, which is the 65^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Sunset Park Elementary employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Park Elementary is $10,390. 113 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	71.12	510^th	1847	72.4%
2010	77.80	378^th	1919	80.3%
2011	79.46	360^th	1985	81.9%
2012	78.73	373^rd	1984	81.2%
2013	74.47	464^th	2029	77.1%
2014	74.42	466^th	2064	77.4%
2016	59.24	836^th	2087	59.9%
2017	72.03	577^th	2112	72.7%
2018	66.34	696^th	2118	67.1%
2019	69.41	636^th	2182	70.9%
2021	81.36	397^th	2247	82.3%
2022	72.81	572^nd	2219	74.2%
2023	80.37	401^st	2240	82.1%
2024	83.38	330^th	2256	85.4%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

This school has very hostile atmosphere toward kids and their parents. The team very unprofessional. If You have a chance to avoid this school please do it Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sunset Park Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	541	99	58	299	6	n/a	n/a	31	1034
2009	623	92	79	318	9	n/a	n/a	52	1173
2010	315	69	58	266	6	n/a	n/a	32	746
2011	387	80	74	254	8	0	32	0	835
2012	404	97	88	285	8	3	38	0	923
2013	470	100	101	323	9	3	43	0	1049
2014	568	106	113	388	6	2	39	0	1222
2015	603	105	121	377	4	2	30	0	1242
2016	579	86	121	381	6	1	31	0	1205
2017	372	50	50	328	2	1	24	0	827
2018	360	50	47	395	1	0	27	0	880
2019	388	41	42	432	0	1	29	0	933
2020	372	35	51	460	3	2	36	0	959
2021	306	35	42	383	3	2	34	0	805
2022	320	34	37	396	2	1	35	0	825
2023	314	34	41	388	1	0	33	0	811

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 Sunset Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1034	62.0	16.7	33.8
2009	1173	73.6	16.3	36.8
2010	746	45.0	16.5	45.2
2011	835	54.0	15.4	40.7
2012	923	58.0	15.9	35.9
2013	1049	64.0	16.3	37.8
2014	1222	80.0	15.2	37.2
2015	1242	83.0	14.9	29.2
2016	1205	74.0	16.2	26.2
2017	827	51.0	16.2	25.8
2018	880	54.0	16.2	25.8
2019	933	58.0	16.0	27.7
2020	959	60.0	15.9	26.8
2021	805	58.0	13.8	29.3
2022	825	51.0	16.1	22.2
2023	811	52.0	15.5	29.2

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 Sunset Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1034	62.0	16.7	33.8
2009	1173	73.6	16.3	36.8
2010	746	45.0	16.5	45.2
2011	835	54.0	15.4	40.7
2012	923	58.0	15.9	35.9
2013	1049	64.0	16.3	37.8
2014	1222	80.0	15.2	37.2
2015	1242	83.0	14.9	29.2
2016	1205	74.0	16.2	26.2
2017	827	51.0	16.2	25.8
2018	880	54.0	16.2	25.8
2019	933	58.0	16.0	27.7
2020	959	60.0	15.9	26.8
2021	805	58.0	13.8	29.3
2022	825	51.0	16.1	22.2
2023	811	52.0	15.5	29.2

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 Sunset Park Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$226 (2.9%)	$7,620 (97.1%)	$7,846
2019	$371 (4.4%)	$8,053 (95.6%)	$8,424
2020	$376 (4.4%)	$8,186 (95.6%)	$8,562
2021	$947 (9.8%)	$8,688 (90.2%)	$9,634
2022	$1,472 (14.7%)	$8,570 (85.4%)	$10,041
2023	$1,427 (13.7%)	$8,963 (86.3%)	$10,390

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Park 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 636^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 401^st of 2240 Elementary schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Park Elementary)	73	62	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Park Elementary)	72	69	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Park Elementary)	65	67	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Park Elementary)	73	74	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Park Elementary)	65	60	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Park Elementary)	53	58	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Park Elementary)	66	70	4%
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	933	811	13.1%
African American	41	34	17.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	42	41	2.4%
Hispanic	432	388	10.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	388	314	19.1%
Two or More Races	29	33	13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.7%	29.2%	1.6%

Schools Near Sunset Park 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
Sunset Park Elementary	Public	K-5	12050 Overstreet Rd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-3724	811	52	15.5	29.2%	314 (38.7%)	34 (4.2%)	388 (47.8%)	41 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.1%)	83.4	330^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.4%		80.4	401^st of 2240 public elementary schools	82.1%	71	68.0	71.0	69.0	72.0	81.0	69.0	73.0	$10,390	$1,427	$8,963
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
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
Independence Elementary	Public	K-5	6255 New Independence Pkwy	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 217-7727	848	48	17.6	22.4%	393 (46.3%)	28 (3.3%)	294 (34.7%)	91 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (4.7%)	89.1	207^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.8%		87.8	221^st of 2240 public elementary schools	90.1%	14	72.0	75.0	75.0	81.0	77.0	76.0	81.0	$8,588	$1,014	$7,574
Keenes Crossing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5240 Keenes Pheasant Dr	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 654-1351	1,000	59	16.9	22.5%	500 (50.0%)	41 (4.1%)	309 (30.9%)	97 (9.7%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	47 (4.7%)	93.7	78^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.5%		91.8	119^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.7%	41	85.0	77.0	80.0	82.0	82.0	86.0	83.0	$10,022	$1,369	$8,655
Windermere Elementary	Public	K-5	11125 Park Ave	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 876-7520	610	38	16.0	10.2%	391 (64.1%)	25 (4.1%)	100 (16.4%)	65 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.4%)	96.4	28^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.1	45^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.0%	17	93.0	81.0	83.0	94.0	89.0	84.0	88.0	$10,982	$1,769	$9,213
Summerlake Elementary	Public	K-5	15450 Porter Road	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	748	47	15.9	16.4%	401 (53.6%)	24 (3.2%)	238 (31.8%)	58 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.2%)	90.9	144^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.6%		95.1	44^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.0%	100	84.0	75.0	70.0	92.0	89.0	69.0	81.0	$9,309	$1,084	$8,225
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
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 Sunset Park Elementary

How many students attend Sunset Park Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 811 students attended Sunset Park Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sunset Park Elementary?

Students at Sunset Park Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 39% White, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Sunset Park Elementary a good school?

Sunset Park Elementary ranks 330^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sunset Park Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sunset Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horizon West Middle
High : Windermere High

What district is Sunset Park Elementary in?

Orange

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