Bay Lake Elementary

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Bay Lake Elementary ranks 640 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bay Lake Elementary is a public elementary school located in Windermere, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 705. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bay Lake Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (49.93%) and Asian (10.07%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school consistently performs above the district and state averages in standardized tests, such as FAST/English Language Arts and FAST/Math. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 62% in ELA and 65% in Math, compared to the district's 57% and 62%, respectively, and the state's 55% and 60%. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 26.4% in 2022-2023, it is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Sand Lake Elementary (32.8%) and Palm Lake Elementary (25.0%).

Despite its strong academic performance, Bay Lake Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.62% in 2022-2023) compared to higher-performing schools like Windermere Elementary (10.16%) and Keenes Crossing Elementary (22.5%). This suggests the school may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and attendance, and the administration may need to explore targeted interventions and support programs to address these issues. Overall, Bay Lake Elementary is a strong-performing school that stands out for its diverse student population and consistent academic achievements, but it also faces unique challenges that the school's leadership may need to address.

Detail:

Public K-5

12005 Silverlake Park Dr
Windermere, FL 34786

(407) 217-7960

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,246

Students who attend Bay Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Horizon West Middle
High:	Windermere High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 705

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.9%

White:

32.1%

Asian:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bay Lake Elementary ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 54^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.06. (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 (49.9%), White (32.1%), Asian (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bay Lake Elementary is 16.7. 114 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bay Lake Elementary employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bay Lake Elementary is $9,246. 145 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bay Lake 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 Bay Lake Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	80.01	405^th	2182	81.4%
2021	83.79	334^th	2247	85.1%
2022	78.73	446^th	2219	79.9%
2023	76.53	474^th	2240	78.8%
2024	70.06	640^th	2256	71.6%

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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 Bay Lake Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	314	50	104	333	4	1	21	827
2018	382	62	120	442	6	2	21	1035
2019	394	66	130	541	4	2	24	1161
2020	217	51	61	438	0	2	14	783
2021	204	42	60	383	0	1	12	702
2022	201	36	59	376	1	2	10	685
2023	226	39	71	352	1	1	15	705

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 Bay Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	827	49.0	16.8	31
2018	1035	61.0	16.9	31.7
2019	1161	70.0	16.5	30
2020	783	49.0	15.9	30.8
2021	702	43.0	16.3	33.9
2022	685	40.0	17.1	29.2
2023	705	42.0	16.7	33.6

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 Bay Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	827	49.0	16.8	31
2018	1035	61.0	16.9	31.7
2019	1161	70.0	16.5	30
2020	783	49.0	15.9	30.8
2021	702	43.0	16.3	33.9
2022	685	40.0	17.1	29.2
2023	705	42.0	16.7	33.6

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 Bay Lake Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$97 (1.5%)	$6,546 (98.5%)	$6,643
2019	$150 (2.2%)	$6,826 (97.8%)	$6,976
2020	$149 (1.9%)	$7,818 (98.1%)	$7,966
2021	$541 (6.6%)	$7,633 (93.4%)	$8,175
2022	$1,066 (12.4%)	$7,555 (87.6%)	$8,620
2023	$1,318 (14.3%)	$7,927 (85.7%)	$9,246

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bay Lake 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 405^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 474^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay Lake Elementary)	70	60	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay Lake Elementary)	79	67	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay Lake Elementary)	68	64	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay Lake Elementary)	76	78	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay Lake Elementary)	69	71	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay Lake Elementary)	75	69	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Bay Lake Elementary)	70	66	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	1161	705	39.3%
African American	66	39	40.9%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	130	71	45.4%
Hispanic	541	352	34.9%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	394	226	42.6%
Two or More Races	24	15	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30%	33.6%	3.6%

Schools Near Bay Lake 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sand Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Buena Vista Woods Blvd	Orlando	32836	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 903-7400	730	43	16.9	47.0%	267 (36.6%)	56 (7.7%)	301 (41.2%)	82 (11.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	18 (2.5%)	42.8	1269^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.8%		52.1	1045^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.3%	224	56.0	49.0	49.0	55.0	43.0	52.0	49.0	$10,794	$1,702	$9,092

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Lake Elementary

How many students attend Bay Lake Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 705 students attended Bay Lake Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Bay Lake Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bay Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horizon West Middle
High : Windermere High

What district is Bay Lake Elementary in?

Orange

Is Bay Lake Elementary a good school?

Bay Lake Elementary ranks 640^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bay Lake Elementary?

Students at Bay Lake Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 32% White, 10% Asian, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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