Sun Blaze Elementary

Summary:

Sun Blaze Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 1,088 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, with strong test scores across all grade levels and subjects.

Sun Blaze's academic excellence is evident in its impressive test results. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 57% in Orange County and 55% statewide. In math, 72% of 3rd graders at Sun Blaze were proficient or better, significantly higher than the 62% in the county and 60% across Florida. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 64% also surpassed the 61% in the county and 53% statewide. This consistent academic performance sets Sun Blaze apart from nearby schools like Three Points Elementary and Eagle Creek Elementary.

In addition to its strong academic results, Sun Blaze stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (54.69%) and Asian (7.72%) students compared to many nearby schools. This diversity contributes to a rich learning environment and provides students with exposure to different cultures and perspectives. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.7% in 2018-2019 to 21.8% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than the 38.9% rate at Three Points Elementary but higher than the 12.1% at Laureate Park Elementary. Sun Blaze's commitment to investing in its students is evident in the steady increase in per-student spending, from $7,991 in 2019-2020 to $8,687 in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public K-5

 9101 Randal Park Blvd
       Orlando, FL  32832


(407) 203-5110

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
567th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,687 Help


Students who attend Sun Blaze Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Innovation Middle
High:    Lake Nona High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,088

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.7%
White:
25.7%
Asian:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.3% Help


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Compare Details Sun Blaze Elementary ranks better than 74.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 45th 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 73.2. (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 (54.7%), White (25.7%), Asian (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sun Blaze Elementary is 17.8. 141 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Sun Blaze Elementary employs 61 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sun Blaze Elementary is $8,687. 154 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sun Blaze 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 Sun Blaze Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 82.80 324th 2087 84.5%
2017 77.30 443rd 2112 79.0%
2018 61.77 780th 2118 63.2%
2019 70.23 617th 2182 71.7%
2021 86.24 282nd 2247 87.4%
2022 83.23 336th 2219 84.9%
2023 80.34 402nd 2240 82.1%
2024 73.20 567th 2256 74.9%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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 Sun Blaze Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 157 59 23 405 0 0 22 0 666
2015 172 78 33 451 0 1 17 0 752
2016 206 89 46 532 0 2 21 0 896
2017 239 94 48 640 1 2 20 0 1044
2018 241 108 63 691 1 3 18 0 1125
2019 228 73 70 755 3 3 28 0 1160
2020 227 80 74 724 3 1 22 0 1131
2021 184 45 57 448 1 1 32 0 768
2022 240 52 67 544 1 2 52 0 958
2023 280 75 84 595 1 2 51 0 1088

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 Sun Blaze Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 666 46.0 14.4 54.8
2015 752 47.0 16.0 48.1
2016 896 58.0 15.4 48.3
2017 1044 68.0 15.3 46.7
2018 1125 74.0 15.2 52.1
2019 1160 81.0 14.3 51.4
2020 1131 74.0 15.2 44.6
2021 768 51.0 15.0 34.2
2022 958 54.0 17.7 22.4
2023 1088 61.0 17.8 29.3

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 Sun Blaze Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 666 46.0 14.4 54.8
2015 752 47.0 16.0 48.1
2016 896 58.0 15.4 48.3
2017 1044 68.0 15.3 46.7
2018 1125 74.0 15.2 52.1
2019 1160 81.0 14.3 51.4
2020 1131 74.0 15.2 44.6
2021 768 51.0 15.0 34.2
2022 958 54.0 17.7 22.4
2023 1088 61.0 17.8 29.3

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 Sun Blaze Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $197 (2.6%) $7,243 (97.4%) $7,440
2019 $191 (2.4%) $7,634 (97.6%) $7,825
2020 $206 (2.6%) $7,786 (97.4%) $7,991
2021 $595 (7.2%) $7,698 (92.8%) $8,294
2022 $1,033 (12.4%) $7,285 (87.6%) $8,318
2023 $898 (10.3%) $7,789 (89.7%) $8,687

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sun Blaze 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 617th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 402nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sun Blaze Elementary)6562
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sun Blaze Elementary)7969
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)6261
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sun Blaze Elementary)6676
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5757
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sun Blaze Elementary)7081
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)6362
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sun Blaze Elementary)6174
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5453
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sun Blaze Elementary)6576
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Sun Blaze Elementary)6179
 18%
   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 Students11601088
 6.2%
African American7375
 2.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian7084
 20%
Hispanic755595
 21.2%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White228280
 22.8%
Two or More Races2851
 82.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%29.3%
 22.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Blaze Elementary

Sun Blaze Elementary ranks 567th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,088 students attended Sun Blaze Elementary.

Students at Sun Blaze Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 26% White, 8% Asian, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Sun Blaze Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Innovation Middle
High : Lake Nona High


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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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