Panther Lake Elementary

Q: Is Panther Lake Elementary a good school?

Panther Lake Elementary ranks 582 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Panther Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 605 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Panther Lake Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (41.65%) and Asian (6.61%) students compared to nearby schools. The school consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in standardized tests, including 69% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 61% for the county and 53% for the state. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6%, which is an area of concern that may require further investigation and intervention.

Interestingly, Panther Lake Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 16.53%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 1.46% to 87.17%. This suggests that the school serves a more economically advantaged population compared to some of its neighbors, such as Princeton Elementary and Orlando Science Elementary Charter. Overall, Panther Lake Elementary appears to be a high-performing school within the Orange County School District, with a unique student demographic and academic profile.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10151 Summerlake Groves Street
Winter Garden, FL 34787

(407) 317-3200

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
582^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,736

Students who attend Panther Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Horizon West Middle
High:	Horizon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 605

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

Hispanic:

41.7%

Asian:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Panther Lake Elementary ranks better than 74.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 48^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.49. (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: White (42.1%), Hispanic (41.7%), Asian (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Panther Lake Elementary is 18.9. 157 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Panther Lake Elementary employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Panther Lake Elementary is $5,736. 161 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Panther 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 Panther Lake Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.49	582^nd	2256	74.2%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Panther Lake Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	255	36	40	252	1	0	21	0	605

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 Panther Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	605	32.0	18.9	16.5

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 Panther Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	605	32.0	18.9	16.5

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 Panther Lake Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$570 (9.9%)	$5,167 (90.1%)	$5,736

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Panther 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)		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
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
Atwater Bay Elementary	Public	K-5	11000 Atwater Bay Drive	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mater Academy Narcoossee	Public, Charter	K-8	8315 Academy Dr	Orlando	32827	Orange County	Orange	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 677-1727	418	31	13.4	10.5%	98 (23.4%)	23 (5.5%)	259 (62.0%)	23 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.9%)	66.8	703^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	68.8%					(n/a)	65.0	59.0	58.0	70.0	69.0	67.0	82.0	63.0	55.0	62.0	68.0	68.0	54.0	30.0	80.0		91.0	80.0	$15,153	$3,208	$11,945
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
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
Lake Eola Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	135 N Magnolia Ave	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 246-0900	206	13	15.8	1.5%	81 (39.3%)	47 (22.8%)	56 (27.2%)	9 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)	27.4	1700^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.6%		64.1	752^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	66.4%	948	50.0	30.0	41.0	52.0	45.0	68.0	39.0	22.0	31.0	43.0	31.0	50.0	55.0	44.0	82.0				$4,778	$74	$4,704
Hillcrest Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1010 E Concord St	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 245-1770	454	29	15.6	24.0%	190 (41.9%)	73 (16.1%)	126 (27.8%)	19 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.9%)	93.3	81^st of 2256 public elementary schools	96.4%		87.1	244^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.1%	163	90.0	83.0	76.0				87.0	79.0	78.0				79.0						$10,502	$1,179	$9,323
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
Princeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 W Princeton St	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 245-1840	479	31	15.4	41.1%	289 (60.3%)	73 (15.2%)	88 (18.4%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	89.3	200^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.1%		81.8	371^st of 2240 public elementary schools	83.4%	171	86.0	72.0	79.0				81.0	82.0	68.0				74.0						$12,468	$1,802	$10,666

Frequently Asked Questions about Panther Lake Elementary

Is Panther Lake Elementary a good school?

Panther Lake Elementary ranks 582^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Panther Lake Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 605 students attended Panther Lake Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Panther Lake Elementary?

Students at Panther Lake Elementary are 42% White, 42% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Panther Lake Elementary in?

Orange

What schools do graduates of Panther Lake Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Horizon West Middle
High : Horizon High School

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