Orlando Science Elementary Charter

Summary:

Orlando Science Elementary Charter is a public charter elementary school in Orlando, Florida that serves 712 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic results that outpace the district and state averages.

Orlando Science Elementary Charter stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that are significantly higher than the Orange County Public Schools district and the state of Florida. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85% of 3rd graders, 78% of 4th graders, and 86% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to just 57%, 54%, and 58% in the district, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 20.37% White, 19.66% African American, 21.21% Hispanic, and 32.16% Asian students, is in contrast to the higher concentrations of specific racial groups at nearby schools like Ocps Academic Center for Excellence and Hamlin Elementary.

Despite having relatively low per-student spending compared to nearby schools, Orlando Science Elementary Charter has been able to achieve exceptional academic results, suggesting that the school is effectively allocating its resources and implementing strategies that maximize the impact of its funding. This level of academic excellence, combined with the school's diverse student population and efficient use of resources, makes Orlando Science Elementary Charter a standout example of a high-performing public charter school that is providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2611 Technology Dr
Orlando, FL 32804

(407) 299-6595

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,615

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 712

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

32.2%

Hispanic:

21.2%

White:

20.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orlando Science Elementary Charter ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.05. (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 Student population at Orlando Science Elementary Charter is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (32.2%), Hispanic (21.2%), White (20.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orlando Science Elementary Charter is 19.2. 159 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Orlando Science Elementary Charter employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orlando Science Elementary Charter is $8,615. 155 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Orlando Science Elementary Charter 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 Orlando Science Elementary Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	92.92	93^rd	2087	95.5%
2017	91.66	108^th	2112	94.9%
2018	91.50	115^th	2118	94.6%
2019	87.69	221^st	2182	89.9%
2021	83.82	331^st	2247	85.3%
2022	90.68	166^th	2219	92.5%
2023	93.15	92^nd	2240	95.9%
2024	94.05	71^st	2256	96.9%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

I love this school and I am very happy that my child was admitted here! The public school that she was assigned does not have a good ranking, so we decided to look for the best option. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Orlando Science Elementary Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	78	46	69	29	2	0	8	232
2014	79	50	92	32	1	0	7	261
2015	144	89	154	78	1	1	15	482
2016	149	84	154	81	1	5	16	490
2017	138	85	157	86	2	5	22	495
2018	161	108	158	119	2	4	26	578
2019	182	162	181	146	7	3	31	712
2020	166	155	192	152	7	5	35	712
2021	165	156	208	152	5	3	35	724
2022	156	147	210	151	8	5	36	713
2023	145	140	229	151	5	5	37	712

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 Orlando Science Elementary Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	232	14.0	16.5	27.2
2014	261	14.0	18.6	31.4
2015	482	32.0	15.0	34.9
2016	490	32.0	15.3	39.2
2017	495	33.0	15.0	33.3
2018	578	34.0	17.0	37
2019	712	39.0	18.2	39.2
2020	712	39.0	18.2	41.2
2021	724	39.0	18.5	39.1
2022	713	35.0	20.3	31.4
2023	712	37.0	19.2	32.2

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 Orlando Science Elementary Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	232	14.0	16.5	27.2
2014	261	14.0	18.6	31.4
2015	482	32.0	15.0	34.9
2016	490	32.0	15.3	39.2
2017	495	33.0	15.0	33.3
2018	578	34.0	17.0	37
2019	712	39.0	18.2	39.2
2020	712	39.0	18.2	41.2
2021	724	39.0	18.5	39.1
2022	713	35.0	20.3	31.4
2023	712	37.0	19.2	32.2

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 Orlando Science Elementary Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$5,514 (100.0%)	$5,514
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,397 (100.0%)	$7,397
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,461 (100.0%)	$7,461
2021	$26 (0.3%)	$7,658 (99.7%)	$7,684
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$9,047 (100.0%)	$9,047
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$8,615 (100.0%)	$8,615

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orlando Science Elementary Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 221^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 92^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orlando Science Elementary Charter)	77	78	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orlando Science Elementary Charter)	80	85	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orlando Science Elementary Charter)	78	71	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orlando Science Elementary Charter)	79	75	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orlando Science Elementary Charter)	81	86	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orlando Science Elementary Charter)	78	81	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Orlando Science Elementary Charter)	74	80	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	712	712
African American	162	140	13.6%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	181	229	26.5%
Hispanic	146	151	3.4%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	182	145	20.3%
Two or More Races	31	37	19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.2%	32.2%	7%

Schools Near Orlando Science Elementary Charter

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orlando Science Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	2611 Technology Dr	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 299-6595	712	37	19.2	32.2%	145 (20.4%)	140 (19.7%)	151 (21.2%)	229 (32.2%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	37 (5.2%)	94.1	71^st of 2256 public elementary schools	96.9%		93.1	92^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	95.9%	21	85.0	78.0	86.0				85.0	84.0	81.0				79.0					$8,615	$00	$8,615
Rock Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	408 N Tampa Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1880	279	29	9.6	85.7%	12 (4.3%)	218 (78.1%)	36 (12.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	63.4	786^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.2%		65	736^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.1%	50	50.0	58.0	45.0				63.0	72.0	64.0				81.0					$19,977	$7,497	$12,480
Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	1780 Mercy Dr	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 412-6968	104	7	14.8	72.1%	1 (1.0%)	99 (95.2%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.3	2236^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.9%		11.1	2120^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.4%	116	19.0		23.0				0.0		15.0									$12,580	$2,479	$10,102
Lake Silver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 N Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1850	412	25	16.4	68.0%	86 (20.9%)	262 (63.6%)	50 (12.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	32.1	1557^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.0%		26.2	1710^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.7%	153	31.0	53.0	41.0				50.0	51.0	42.0				42.0					$14,638	$2,876	$11,763
Ocps Academic Center For Excellence	Public	PK, KG-8	701 W Livingston St	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 866-1280	998	64	15.5	87.2%	34 (3.4%)	834 (83.6%)	99 (9.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.2%)	9.9	2154^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.5%		6.3	2187^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.4%	33	25.0	17.0	38.0	20.0	10.0	24.0	22.0	13.0	41.0	17.0	14.0	12.0	49.0	22.0	32.0		25.0	$12,778	$3,146	$9,632
Orange Center Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	621 S Texas Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 296-6480	288	18	16.0	77.1%	7 (2.4%)	227 (78.8%)	51 (17.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	43.5	1254^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.4%		31.9	1555^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.6%	301	30.0	40.0	48.0				57.0	57.0	61.0				59.0					$15,496	$4,901	$10,596
Ivey Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	209 Silverton St	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6420	311	20	15.5	86.8%	4 (1.3%)	264 (84.9%)	40 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	40.1	1346^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.3%		27.8	1664^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.7%	318	34.0	49.0	39.0				48.0	64.0	56.0				64.0					$15,081	$4,227	$10,854
Kelly Park School	Public	PK, KG-8	4700 Jason Dwelley Parkway	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	793	47	16.8	48.2%	305 (38.5%)	178 (22.4%)	252 (31.8%)	15 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	37 (4.7%)	80	409^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.9%					(n/a)	70.0	64.0	78.0	66.0	55.0	58.0	67.0	66.0	84.0	73.0	47.0	83.0	82.0	59.0	94.0	100.0	71.0	$7,008	$643	$6,365
Hamlin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16145 Silver Grove Boulevard	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	564	34	16.5	12.9%	291 (51.6%)	24 (4.3%)	187 (33.2%)	45 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	95.9	35^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%					(n/a)	87.0	81.0	80.0				93.0	89.0	87.0				82.0					$6,281	$617	$5,664
Panther Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10151 Summerlake Groves Street	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	605	32	18.9	16.5%	255 (42.1%)	36 (6.0%)	252 (41.7%)	40 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	72.5	582^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.2%					(n/a)	57.0	66.0	58.0				68.0	72.0	64.0				69.0					$5,736	$570	$5,167

Frequently Asked Questions about Orlando Science Elementary Charter

Is Orlando Science Elementary Charter a good school?

Yes! Orlando Science Elementary Charter is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 71^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Orlando Science Elementary Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 712 students attended Orlando Science Elementary Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Orlando Science Elementary Charter?

Students at Orlando Science Elementary Charter are 32% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 20% White, 20% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Orlando Science Elementary Charter in?

Orange

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