Water Spring Elementary

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Water Spring Elementary ranks 666 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Water Spring Elementary is a public elementary school located in Winter Garden, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 1,065. 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.

Water Spring Elementary consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65% of 3rd graders at Water Spring Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57% in Orange County and 55% statewide. The school's racial makeup has shifted over the past few years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in Hispanic and Asian students, reflecting the broader demographic shifts in the region.

However, Water Spring Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.3% in 2019-2020 to 30.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools, such as Castleview Elementary (26.4%) and Independence Elementary (22.3%). While Water Spring Elementary outperforms the nearby schools in academic metrics, some of the surrounding schools, such as Summerlake Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

16000 Water Spring Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787

(407) 355-5709

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,966

Students who attend Water Spring Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Water Spring Middle School
High:	Horizon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 1,065

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.0%

White:

35.4%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Water Spring Elementary ranks better than 70.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 56^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.75. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47%), White (35.4%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Water Spring Elementary is 17.7. 139 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Water Spring Elementary employs 60 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Water Spring Elementary is $9,966. 127 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Water Spring 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 Water Spring Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	68.38	678^th	2247	69.8%
2022	76.73	484^th	2219	78.2%
2023	77.88	451^st	2240	79.9%
2024	68.75	666^th	2256	70.5%

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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: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, May 14, 2022

VPK and K. Excellent program and engaging teachers. Had the opportunity to see the improvements with the kids as well as our child. They aren't as communicative as others, but definitely a Great environment for our kids. Would be better if there weren't doing fund raisers/events charging extra to bring the kids BACK to the school for 1 or 2 hours. Try to make that 3 to 4 hoursto allow the children a d the parents to actually engage. However, the teachers are very educated and professional. I wouldn't change my child just because of how they worry about their progress, which is something that all parents want. Most to the staff is amazing. Something that SHOULD change is the driving situation /dropping off and picking up. The "walker" area would benefit the parents if it had some sort of shade.... or an actual tree or more. No shade whatsoever in the pick up area so bring an umbrella. Also an important note, THE STAFF needs to stop telling the parents to move from the grass area for pick up if we are just trying to not cook under 98 Fahrenheit. The district should make another road permitting access to the school. Some parents are mindless and speed through the community and park wherever they want. Other than that. Amazing school! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

They do not follow child’s IEP. They have not had a math teacher for a 4th grade class for over a month and not expecting one for several weeks. Don’t move to this district! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Water Spring Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	434	48	53	363	1	1	32	932
2021	317	33	31	295	2	4	22	704
2022	486	68	58	505	2	2	58	1179
2023	377	47	66	501	2	2	70	1065

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 Water Spring Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	932	53.0	17.5	22.5
2021	704	46.0	15.3	28.1
2022	1179	67.0	17.5	19.9
2023	1065	60.0	17.7	25.7

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 Water Spring Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	932	53.0	17.5	22.5
2021	704	46.0	15.3	28.1
2022	1179	67.0	17.5	19.9
2023	1065	60.0	17.7	25.7

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 Water Spring Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,004 (11.1%)	$8,030 (88.9%)	$9,034
2022	$1,180 (13.9%)	$7,330 (86.1%)	$8,511
2023	$1,390 (13.9%)	$8,577 (86.1%)	$9,966

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Water Spring Elementary

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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 Biology 1 (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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Water Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	16000 Water Spring Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 355-5709	1,065	60	17.7	25.7%	377 (35.4%)	47 (4.4%)	501 (47.0%)	66 (6.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	70 (6.6%)	68.8	666^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.5%		77.9	451^st of 2240 public elementary schools	79.9%	215	65.0	59.0	53.0				72.0	65.0	63.0				64.0						$9,966	$1,390	$8,577
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16325 Superior Blvd	Clermont	34714	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 243-6110	735	46	15.9	41.6%	257 (35.0%)	106 (14.4%)	322 (43.8%)	12 (1.6%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.8%)	44.9	1219^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.0%		37.3	1406^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.2%	187	47.0	46.0	50.0				49.0	57.0	54.0				56.0						$10,214	$1,156	$9,059
Pinecrest Academy Four Corners	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 978-3397	510	20	25.5	62.4%	120 (23.5%)	47 (9.2%)	307 (60.2%)	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.7%)	41.9	1293^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.7%		49	1120^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	173	59.0	42.0	63.0	61.0	74.0	55.0	59.0	37.0	43.0	57.0	85.0	46.0	30.0	50.0	94.0			91.0	$7,778	$486	$7,292
Lake Pointe Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	801 Cagan View Rd	Clermont	34714	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 253-6500	1,070	67	15.9	50.4%	258 (24.1%)	163 (15.2%)	575 (53.7%)	20 (1.9%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.3%)	25.1	1764^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.8%		28	1661^st of 2240 public elementary schools	25.8%	103	49.0	33.0	37.0	41.0	33.0	42.0	54.0	40.0	34.0	47.0	45.0	34.0	36.0	40.0	76.0			55.0	$10,320	$1,650	$8,670
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
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
Bridgeprep Academy Of Polk	Public, Charter	K-8	9875 SW 72 Street	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Polk	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(786) 476-2038	422	26	16.2	44.1%	62 (14.7%)	66 (15.6%)	276 (65.4%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	18	1958^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.2%					(n/a)	44.0	52.0	34.0	35.0	29.0		32.0	47.0	18.0	18.0	38.0		23.0					54.0	$9,766	$00	$9,766
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
Westside K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	2551 Westside Blvd	Kissimmee	34747	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 390-1748	1,722	97	17.8	39.4%	323 (18.8%)	178 (10.3%)	1,124 (65.3%)	10 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (4.9%)	24	1796^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.4%		20.7	1883^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.9%	87	50.0	38.0	44.0	31.0	36.0	41.0	41.0	46.0	19.0	50.0	31.0	38.0	31.0	42.0	79.0	100.0	100.0	71.0	$9,701	$1,871	$7,830
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Water Spring Elementary

Is Water Spring Elementary a good school?

Water Spring Elementary ranks 666^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Water Spring Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,065 students attended Water Spring Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Water Spring Elementary?

Students at Water Spring Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 35% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% African American.

What district is Water Spring Elementary in?

Orange

What schools do graduates of Water Spring Elementary attend?

Students who attend Water Spring Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Water Spring Middle School
High : Horizon High School

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