Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter

Summary:

Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter is a small elementary public charter school in Orlando, Florida, serving 104 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite its small size, Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter faces significant challenges. The school consistently performs well below state and Orange district averages on standardized tests, with only 19% of 3rd graders and 23% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55% statewide. In math, 0% of 3rd graders and 15% of 5th graders were proficient, far below the state averages of 60% and 56%. The school also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 42.1% to 57.8% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the 20.3% to 43.3% range at nearby schools like Pine Hills Elementary and Ivey Lane Elementary.

Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 71.84% to 85% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the 32.16% to 86.82% range at nearby schools. This, combined with the school's consistently low performance and 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggests that Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter may require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its students and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1780 Mercy Dr
Orlando, FL 32808

(407) 412-6968

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
2236^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,580

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.7%

Hispanic:

7.0%

White:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 160^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.29. (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: African American (90.7%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter is 17.2. 132 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter is $12,580, which is the 49^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy 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 Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	4.31	2140^th	2182	1.9%
2021	2.55	2236^th	2247	0.5%
2023	11.11	2120^th	2240	5.4%
2024	2.29	2236^th	2256	0.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1.4)

14%

86%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, February 27, 2020

Shame on you!!! Shut down!’ Close Quote

by a citizen
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

If you want your 6-year oild child to be ARRESTED by a racist child predator, send you kids here! Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, September 23, 2019

They have a record of willingness to arrest your elementary age kids! Quick online search also reveals grossly underpaid staff. STAY AWAY! Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, September 23, 2019

A total waste of taxpayer dollars. Close Quote

by a citizen
Sunday, September 22, 2019

This school has 6 year olds arrested for tantrums. If you want your kids to have PTSD for life, by all means send them to this “school.” Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Great family environment! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	0	62	10	0	72
2018	0	84	5	0	89
2019	1	107	7	1	116
2020	5	138	12	0	155
2021	0	91	11	1	103
2022	1	73	5	1	80
2023	1	99	4	0	104
2024	1	78	6	1	86

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 Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	72	5.0	14.4	95.8
2018	89	5.0	17.8	18
2019	116	5.0	23.2	69.8
2020	155	10.0	15.5	5.2
2021	103	6.0	17.1	71.8
2022	80	5.0	16.0	85
2023	104	7.0	14.8	72.1
2024	86	5.0	17.2	82.6

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 Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	72	5.0	14.4	95.8
2018	89	5.0	17.8	18
2019	116	5.0	23.2	69.8
2020	155	10.0	15.5	5.2
2021	103	6.0	17.1	71.8
2022	80	5.0	16.0	85
2023	104	7.0	14.8	72.1
2024	86	5.0	17.2	82.6

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 Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$396 (4.8%)	$7,815 (95.2%)	$8,211
2020	$1,191 (13.1%)	$7,899 (86.9%)	$9,090
2021	$3,300 (22.1%)	$11,614 (77.9%)	$14,913
2022	$3,422 (21.7%)	$12,326 (78.3%)	$15,749
2023	$2,479 (19.7%)	$10,102 (80.3%)	$12,580

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2140^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2120^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter)	26	54	28%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter)	25	57	32%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	116	104	10.3%
African American	107	99	7.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	1
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.8%	72.1%	2.3%

Schools Near Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter

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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
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	86	5	17.2	82.6%	1 (1.2%)	78 (90.7%)	6 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	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
Mollie Ray Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Beecher St	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6460	420	26	16.1	80.7%	14 (3.3%)	328 (78.1%)	63 (15.0%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	27.1	1708^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.3%		19.8	1901^st of 2240 public elementary schools	15.1%	193	37.0	28.0	27.0	51.0	49.0	58.0	42.0	$14,266	$4,808	$9,458
Orlando Science Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	2611 Technology Dr	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 299-6595	717	40	17.9	28.2%	140 (19.5%)	131 (18.3%)	151 (21.1%)	240 (33.5%)	7 (1.0%)	6 (0.8%)	42 (5.9%)	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
Pine Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1006 Ferndell Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6500	668	36	18.5	78.0%	31 (4.6%)	537 (80.4%)	66 (9.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	24 (3.6%)	24.4	1781^st of 2256 public elementary schools	21.1%		19.7	1907^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.9%	126	30.0	40.0	53.0	45.0	38.0	37.0	41.0	$10,113	$2,992	$7,122
Ivey Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	209 Silverton St	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6420	305	20	15.2	82.6%	1 (0.3%)	251 (82.3%)	47 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	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
Ucp Pine Hills Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5800 Golf Club Pkwy	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	160	11	14.5	67.5%	5 (3.1%)	99 (61.9%)	47 (29.4%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.1%)	10.5	2143^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.0%		2.8	2219^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.9%	76	27.0	50.0		27.0	20.0			$16,514	$00	$16,514
Lake Silver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 N Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1850	410	28	14.6	67.6%	60 (14.6%)	272 (66.3%)	61 (14.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.9%)	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
Rolling Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4903 Donovan St	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6530	513	31	16.5	76.6%	20 (3.9%)	407 (79.3%)	70 (13.6%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	11.5	2118^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.1%		13.2	2079^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.2%	39	28.0	23.0	33.0	30.0	30.0	31.0	42.0	$13,188	$3,712	$9,476
Rock Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	408 N Tampa Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1880	308	27	11.4	82.5%	10 (3.2%)	245 (79.5%)	46 (14.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	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
Ridgewood Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 Pioneer Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6510	469	25	18.7	78.0%	11 (2.3%)	308 (65.7%)	140 (29.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	43.8	1244^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.9%		32.9	1528^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.8%	284	44.0	46.0	49.0	53.0	53.0	49.0	64.0	$12,481	$3,782	$8,699

Frequently Asked Questions about Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter

What district is Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter in?

Orange

How many students attend Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 86 students attended Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter?

Students at Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter are 91% African American, 7% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter a good school?

Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Florida elementary schools.

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