Lawton Elementary School

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Lawton Elementary School ranks 261 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lawton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oviedo, Florida, serving 791 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Seminole School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts and Math.

Lawton Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (62.96%) and Hispanic (22.12%) students compared to state averages, as well as a notable Asian student population (4.93%). The school's academic success may be attributed to factors like its low student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and higher-than-average per-student spending of $9,503. While Lawton's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, it remains lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Choices In Learning Charter and Stenstrom Elementary have even more diverse student populations, but Lawton consistently outperforms these and other local schools in academic assessments. Lawton's strong performance, diverse student body, and favorable resource allocation make it a standout elementary school in the Oviedo area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

151 Graham Ave
Oviedo, FL 32765

(407) 320-6350

District: Seminole

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,503

Students who attend Lawton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jackson Heights Middle School
High:	Oviedo High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 791

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

Hispanic:

22.1%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lawton Elementary School ranks better than 88.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.83. (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 (63%), Hispanic (22.1%), Asian (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawton Elementary School is 17. 31 elementary schools in the Seminole School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lawton Elementary School employs 46.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawton Elementary School is $9,503. 23 elementary schools in the Seminole School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lawton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Seminole:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole 7^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lawton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	93.89	59^th	1688	96.5%
2007	91.97	65^th	1786	96.4%
2008	92.91	47^th	1789	97.4%
2009	93.15	42^nd	1847	97.7%
2010	92.03	65^th	1919	96.6%
2011	91.71	73^rd	1985	96.3%
2012	93.53	68^th	1984	96.6%
2013	92.49	98^th	2029	95.2%
2014	94.61	47^th	2064	97.7%
2016	88.01	191^st	2087	90.8%
2017	89.74	155^th	2112	92.7%
2018	88.99	178^th	2118	91.6%
2019	89.84	160^th	2182	92.7%
2021	90.05	187^th	2247	91.7%
2022	85.80	290^th	2219	86.9%
2023	84.91	293^rd	2240	86.9%
2024	86.83	261^st	2256	88.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lawton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	877	234	13	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	1155
1989	533	174	3	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	736
1990	579	188	2	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	807
1991	662	188	13	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	903
1992	725	181	17	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	963
1993	781	183	19	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1994	604	183	5	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	824
1995	626	181	6	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	856
1996	626	181	6	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	856
1997	703	179	12	49	1	n/a	n/a	0	944
1998	727	186	11	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	971
1999	787	193	9	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	1031
2000	784	182	8	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	1030
2001	753	147	12	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	957
2002	737	91	11	48	2	n/a	n/a	0	889
2003	737	91	11	48	2	n/a	n/a	0	889
2004	716	96	11	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	877
2005	725	83	17	70	1	n/a	n/a	0	896
2006	738	71	15	82	2	n/a	n/a	0	908
2007	664	61	16	87	2	n/a	n/a	52	882
2008	640	66	18	89	2	n/a	n/a	49	864
2009	592	58	20	93	1	n/a	n/a	54	818
2010	556	69	23	102	2	n/a	n/a	50	802
2011	561	67	17	124	0	0	27	0	796
2012	594	67	23	136	0	0	22	0	842
2013	571	62	36	157	0	1	30	0	857
2014	551	55	33	139	1	0	30	0	809
2015	537	49	36	126	0	0	31	0	779
2016	564	45	38	133	0	0	30	0	810
2017	559	48	41	133	0	0	31	0	812
2018	582	46	40	140	1	0	28	0	837
2019	602	44	32	135	1	0	24	0	838
2020	606	45	30	142	0	0	24	0	847
2021	537	32	23	147	0	0	28	0	767
2022	520	35	29	172	1	1	32	0	790
2023	498	39	39	175	4	0	36	0	791

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 Lawton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1155	61.0	18.9	29.6
1989	736	43.0	17.1	29.1
1990	807	46.0	17.5	29.4
1991	903	49.0	18.4	32.1
1992	963	48.0	20.0	23.9
1993	1026	51.0	20.1	28
1994	824	42.0	19.6	32.3
1995	856	44.0	19.5	25.4
1996	856	44.0	19.5	25.4
1997	944	49.0	19.3	21.8
1998	971	51.0	19.0	19.2
1999	1031	55.0	18.7	25.1
2000	1030	55.0	18.7	26.2
2001	957	52.0	18.4	20.7
2002	889	48.0	18.5	21.5
2003	889	48.0	18.5	21.5
2004	877	52.0	16.9	22.5
2005	896	55.0	16.3	20.1
2006	908	55.0	16.5	19.7
2007	882	52.0	17.0	17.7
2008	864	54.0	16.0	21
2009	818	55.4	16.4	19.9
2010	802	49.0	16.3	26.1
2011	796	54.0	14.7	27.9
2012	842	39.6	21.2	29.8
2013	857	55.0	15.5	28.8
2014	809	53.0	15.2	30
2015	779	53.0	14.6	28.2
2016	810	53.0	15.2	27.3
2017	812	55.0	14.7	25
2018	837	58.0	14.4	23.5
2019	838	49.8	16.8	24.6
2020	847	49.8	17.0	22.9
2021	767	47.2	16.2	26.9
2022	790	48.5	16.2	29.6
2023	791	46.2	17.0	29.2

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 Lawton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1155	61.0	18.9	29.6
1989	736	43.0	17.1	29.1
1990	807	46.0	17.5	29.4
1991	903	49.0	18.4	32.1
1992	963	48.0	20.0	23.9
1993	1026	51.0	20.1	28
1994	824	42.0	19.6	32.3
1995	856	44.0	19.5	25.4
1996	856	44.0	19.5	25.4
1997	944	49.0	19.3	21.8
1998	971	51.0	19.0	19.2
1999	1031	55.0	18.7	25.1
2000	1030	55.0	18.7	26.2
2001	957	52.0	18.4	20.7
2002	889	48.0	18.5	21.5
2003	889	48.0	18.5	21.5
2004	877	52.0	16.9	22.5
2005	896	55.0	16.3	20.1
2006	908	55.0	16.5	19.7
2007	882	52.0	17.0	17.7
2008	864	54.0	16.0	21
2009	818	55.4	16.4	19.9
2010	802	49.0	16.3	26.1
2011	796	54.0	14.7	27.9
2012	842	39.6	21.2	29.8
2013	857	55.0	15.5	28.8
2014	809	53.0	15.2	30
2015	779	53.0	14.6	28.2
2016	810	53.0	15.2	27.3
2017	812	55.0	14.7	25
2018	837	58.0	14.4	23.5
2019	838	49.8	16.8	24.6
2020	847	49.8	17.0	22.9
2021	767	47.2	16.2	26.9
2022	790	48.5	16.2	29.6
2023	791	46.2	17.0	29.2

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 Lawton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$459 (5.9%)	$7,386 (94.1%)	$7,845
2019	$520 (6.5%)	$7,511 (93.5%)	$8,030
2020	$375 (4.5%)	$7,943 (95.5%)	$8,317
2021	$791 (8.7%)	$8,315 (91.3%)	$9,106
2022	$866 (9.8%)	$7,943 (90.2%)	$8,809
2023	$891 (9.4%)	$8,612 (90.6%)	$9,503

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawton Elementary School

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 160^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 293^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Elementary School)	85	74	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	67	63	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawton Elementary School)	83	78	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	71	65	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Elementary School)	84	76	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	65	64	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawton Elementary School)	86	82	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	72	70	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Elementary School)	81	71	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	64	65	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawton Elementary School)	74	68	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	65	57	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lawton Elementary School)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Science (Seminole)	62	64	2%
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	838	791	5.6%
African American	44	39	11.4%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	32	39	21.9%
Hispanic	135	175	29.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	602	498	17.3%
Two or More Races	24	36	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.6%	29.2%	4.6%

Schools Near Lawton Elementary School

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lawton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	151 Graham Ave	Oviedo	32765	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-6350	791	46	17.0	29.2%	498 (63.0%)	39 (4.9%)	175 (22.1%)	39 (4.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.6%)	86.8	261^st of 2256 public elementary schools	88.4%		84.9	293^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	86.9%	32	81.0	80.0	72.0				78.0	79.0	31.0	96.0			82.0				$9,503	$891	$8,612
Stenstrom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Alafaya Woods Blvd	Oviedo	32765	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-2450	675	44	15.4	41.8%	313 (46.4%)	60 (8.9%)	202 (29.9%)	42 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	53 (7.9%)	79.4	428^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.0%		78.9	429^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.8%	1	77.0	72.0	70.0				68.0	66.0	54.0	100.0			71.0				$9,710	$1,007	$8,703
Evans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 E Chapman Rd	Oviedo	32765	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-9850	910	51	17.8	40.9%	368 (40.4%)	81 (8.9%)	325 (35.7%)	78 (8.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	54 (5.9%)	79.4	427^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.1%		84.3	304^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.4%	123	71.0	64.0	71.0				69.0	65.0	65.0	100.0			75.0				$8,973	$907	$8,064
Rainbow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1412 Rainbow Trl	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-8450	809	48	16.9	36.1%	445 (55.0%)	43 (5.3%)	233 (28.8%)	44 (5.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (4.9%)	95	51^st of 2256 public elementary schools	97.7%		89.1	194^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.3%	143	86.0	78.0	82.0				86.0	89.0	77.0	100.0			86.0				$9,207	$872	$8,335
Carillon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Lockwood Blvd	Oviedo	32765	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-4650	985	55	17.8	29.0%	511 (51.9%)	40 (4.1%)	267 (27.1%)	89 (9.0%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	69 (7.0%)	81.9	358^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.1%		82	364^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.8%	6	80.0	62.0	67.0				83.0	72.0	59.0	95.0			70.0				$8,947	$811	$8,137
Keeth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Tuskawilla Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-5350	599	39	15.4	31.1%	386 (64.4%)	19 (3.2%)	148 (24.7%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.7%)	87	254^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.7%		89.1	191^st of 2240 public elementary schools	91.5%	63	84.0	78.0	77.0				77.0	75.0	52.0	98.0			80.0				$9,283	$898	$8,384
Partin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Twin Rivers Blvd	Oviedo	32766	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-4850	640	38	16.8	24.1%	385 (60.2%)	37 (5.8%)	129 (20.2%)	49 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.6%)	86.4	271^st of 2256 public elementary schools	88.0%		87.2	241^st of 2240 public elementary schools	89.2%	30	89.0	81.0	66.0				85.0	86.0	51.0	100.0			71.0				$9,374	$857	$8,517
Ucp Bailes Community Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4780 Data Court	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 852-3300	479	34	14.0	42.0%	139 (29.0%)	44 (9.2%)	250 (52.2%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.3%)	18.4	1949^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.6%		23.7	1778^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.6%	171	39.0	35.0	51.0	40.0	39.0	56.0	41.0	12.0	38.0	27.0	39.0	24.0	35.0	43.0	67.0	56.0	$13,966	$00	$13,966
Choices In Learning Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	1100 East State Road 434	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 302-1005	680	42	16.1	20.1%	308 (45.3%)	31 (4.6%)	164 (24.1%)	125 (18.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.2%)	96.7	27^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.8%		94.6	50^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.8%	23	91.0	80.0	84.0				91.0	92.0	94.0				83.0				$7,983	$00	$7,983
Red Bug Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 Red Bug Lake Rd	Casselberry	32707	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-8350	782	44	17.8	49.5%	355 (45.4%)	69 (8.8%)	273 (34.9%)	32 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (6.1%)	60	860^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.9%		72.8	567^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.7%	293	62.0	55.0	57.0				66.0	57.0	24.0	100.0			65.0				$8,888	$869	$8,020

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lawton Elementary School?

Students at Lawton Elementary School are 63% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lawton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 791 students attended Lawton Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lawton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lawton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jackson Heights Middle School
High : Oviedo High School

Is Lawton Elementary School a good school?

Lawton Elementary School ranks 261^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Lawton Elementary School in?

Seminole

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