Keenes Crossing Elementary

Summary:

Keenes Crossing Elementary is a public elementary school in Windermere, Florida, serving around 1,000 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Orange County School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, ranking among the top 1.2% of elementary schools in Florida.

Keenes Crossing Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its standardized test scores, with 85% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57% in Orange County and 55% statewide. Similarly, 86% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to 58% in the district and 56% across Florida. The school's diverse student population, with 50% White, 30.9% Hispanic, 9.7% Asian, and 4.1% African American, may contribute to this strong academic performance and provide a rich learning environment.

While Keenes Crossing Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, reaching 20.1% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Castleview Elementary (22.3%) and Sunridge Elementary (24.6%). Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 22.5%, compared to schools like Ucp West Orange Charter (43.32%) and Sunridge Elementary (47.89%).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5240 Keenes Pheasant Dr
       Windermere, FL  34786


(407) 654-1351

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,022 Help


Students who attend Keenes Crossing Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bridgewater Middle
High:    Windermere High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,000

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
Hispanic:
30.9%
Asian:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.5% Help


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Compare Details Keenes Crossing Elementary ranks better than 96.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7th 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 93.72. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50%), Hispanic (30.9%), Asian (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Keenes Crossing Elementary is 16.9. 119 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Keenes Crossing Elementary employs 59 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Keenes Crossing Elementary is $10,022. 124 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Keenes Crossing 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 Keenes Crossing Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 75.87 449th 1985 77.4%
2012 87.41 184th 1984 90.7%
2013 88.39 180th 2029 91.1%
2014 88.48 177th 2064 91.4%
2016 85.42 260th 2087 87.5%
2017 86.15 242nd 2112 88.5%
2018 87.22 226th 2118 89.3%
2019 84.32 303rd 2182 86.1%
2021 94.19 76th 2247 96.6%
2022 89.22 208th 2219 90.6%
2023 91.79 119th 2240 94.7%
2024 93.72 78th 2256 96.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 16, 2019

Open Quote Overcrowded to the point where at drop off and pick up you can barely get through on the narrow roads surrounding the school, huge safety hazard! Office receptionist is rude and if your child struggles at all academically no intervention programs are in place at this school unless of course you don’t speak English. They only worry about maintaining their A rating which is totally fabricated! Could not get my son out of there quick enough! Many students out in portables which is another safety hazard! There are much better schools in the Windermere and Winter Garden area! This one is horrible! Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, June 11, 2016

Open Quote Teachers avoid this school at all costs. Administration is the worst I've come across in all my years of teaching. The fact that we are an "A" school is merely an illusion and if the curtain was pulled back, the dysfunction that is caused by our inept administration would be exposed. The sad truth is we are an "A" school in spite of our administration not because of them.
The principal is off campus almost as much as she is on campus and when she is here it is not unusual for her to roll in late and leave early. I'm honestly not sure what she does when she is at school other than look out for herself and her best interests of getting promoted to the district office. When on campus it’s not uncommon for her to have the secretary take time of their busy schedule to go get breakfast and/or lunch for her. When the secretary is too busy and not around she has had the audacity to ask custodians to do it. She has also asked them to move her car for her when it needs moving and she doesn’t feel like doing it. I’m not sure if it’s a power trip, her being lazy, or a combination of the two.
She doesn't communicate with the teachers and then yells at them when they are not doing what she expects of them. Most good administrators like getting input from their staff after all you can't be an expert in everything. This lady goes out of her way to keep staff out of the loop and from providing any input of their own. If you have a difference in opinion on her vision and respectfully give your advice her reaction is equivalent to a child who throws a temper tantrum. It is unfortunately easier to just agree with her even if it is not in the best interest of the students to avoid her reactions and being put on her bad list.
There is hope that she will be moved or unjustly promoted just to get her out of here. There has already been staff turnover due to her. I also heard the community tried to push her out years ago but cannot say if that is true or not. I would not be surprised if they did since most everything is about her and not the kids. She knows very few students by name and is usually only involved with the students if it involves a photo op.
If you are a teacher looking for a school in the West Learning Community I highly recommend waiting this principal out. She will eventually get moved or promoted since unfortunately it's not always how good you are at your job in OCPS. In the meantime there are plenty of other schools in the area with more competent administrators. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Open Quote Keene's Crossing is a great school! The teachers and staff are excellent and will help any way they can to help your child excel. They have an excellent gifted program. More developed then most in the area. My children love this school. It is also very community oriented. Lots of children walk or ride bikes to school. No major streets for them to cross. We love that they get to experience what we did as kids. I would highly recommend this school and neighborhood to anyone who is considering it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Keenes Crossing Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 368 43 41 109 0 n/a n/a 24 585
2011 424 54 48 139 2 2 29 0 698
2012 477 47 50 155 2 2 33 0 766
2013 549 49 45 147 2 2 30 0 824
2014 662 70 58 170 1 1 38 0 1000
2015 777 79 77 217 1 1 39 0 1191
2016 555 68 57 184 1 1 27 0 893
2017 636 62 72 205 1 1 22 0 999
2018 761 69 94 298 3 3 24 0 1252
2019 811 81 103 436 2 4 29 0 1466
2020 647 63 100 373 3 4 28 0 1218
2021 523 53 92 312 2 4 32 0 1018
2022 554 46 89 299 2 3 46 0 1039
2023 500 41 97 309 3 3 47 0 1000

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 Keenes Crossing Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 585 31.0 18.8 23.4
2011 698 45.0 15.5 21.9
2012 766 50.0 15.3 20.6
2013 824 55.0 14.9 22.5
2014 1000 65.0 15.3 24.9
2015 1191 78.0 15.2 23.6
2016 893 58.0 15.3 26.3
2017 999 67.0 14.9 23.5
2018 1252 74.0 16.9 21.9
2019 1466 90.0 16.2 22.8
2020 1218 70.0 17.4 18.5
2021 1018 71.0 14.3 22.4
2022 1039 66.0 15.7 17.6
2023 1000 59.0 16.9 22.5

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 Keenes Crossing Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 585 31.0 18.8 23.4
2011 698 45.0 15.5 21.9
2012 766 50.0 15.3 20.6
2013 824 55.0 14.9 22.5
2014 1000 65.0 15.3 24.9
2015 1191 78.0 15.2 23.6
2016 893 58.0 15.3 26.3
2017 999 67.0 14.9 23.5
2018 1252 74.0 16.9 21.9
2019 1466 90.0 16.2 22.8
2020 1218 70.0 17.4 18.5
2021 1018 71.0 14.3 22.4
2022 1039 66.0 15.7 17.6
2023 1000 59.0 16.9 22.5

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 Keenes Crossing Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $249 (3.2%) $7,517 (96.8%) $7,766
2019 $231 (3.1%) $7,288 (96.9%) $7,519
2020 $326 (4.0%) $7,906 (96.0%) $8,232
2021 $847 (8.7%) $8,912 (91.3%) $9,758
2022 $1,464 (14.2%) $8,857 (85.8%) $10,321
2023 $1,369 (13.7%) $8,655 (86.4%) $10,022

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Keenes Crossing 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 303rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 2240 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Keenes Crossing Elementary)7985
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Keenes Crossing Elementary)7881
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)6261
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Keenes Crossing Elementary)7679
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5757
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Keenes Crossing Elementary)8083
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)6362
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Keenes Crossing Elementary)7173
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5453
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Keenes Crossing Elementary)7367
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Keenes Crossing Elementary)7184
 13%
   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 Students14661000
 31.8%
African American8141
 49.4%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian10397
 5.8%
Hispanic436309
 29.1%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White811500
 38.3%
Two or More Races2947
 62.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.8%22.5%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Keenes Crossing Elementary

Students who attend Keenes Crossing Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bridgewater Middle
High : Windermere High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,000 students attended Keenes Crossing Elementary.

Students at Keenes Crossing Elementary are 50% White, 31% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Yes! Keenes Crossing Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 78th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.


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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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