Choices In Learning Charter

Summary:

Choices In Learning Charter is a highly-rated public charter elementary school in Winter Springs, Florida, serving 680 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the Seminole School District, which is ranked 7th out of 68 districts in the state.

Choices In Learning Charter consistently outperforms the Seminole District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 91% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 67% and 69% for the district, respectively. The school also has a diverse student population, with 45.29% White, 24.12% Hispanic, 18.38% Asian, and 4.56% African American students, which is higher than many nearby schools. Additionally, Choices In Learning Charter has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.5% to 11.4%, significantly lower than the 14.1% to 28.5% range of nearby schools. Despite its high performance, the school spends between $6,950 and $7,983 per student, which is lower than the $8,439 to $11,979 per student spending at many nearby schools.

Choices In Learning Charter has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its diverse student population and efficient spending suggest that the school is able to achieve excellent results while using its resources effectively. When compared to nearby schools like Longwood Elementary School, Contracted Services, and Rainbow Elementary School, Choices In Learning Charter stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and cost-effective option for elementary education in the Winter Springs area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1100 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708

(407) 302-1005

District: Seminole

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,983

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 680

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.3%

Hispanic:

24.1%

Asian:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Choices In Learning Charter ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Seminole School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.7. (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 Student population at Choices In Learning Charter is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.3%), Hispanic (24.1%), Asian (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Choices In Learning Charter is 16.1. 23 elementary schools in the Seminole School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Choices In Learning Charter employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Choices In Learning Charter is $7,983. 39 elementary schools in the Seminole School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Choices In Learning Charter 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 Choices In Learning Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	39.50	147^th	199	26.1%
2005	54.24	125^th	202	38.1%
2006	64.43	612^th	1688	63.7%
2007	65.25	655^th	1786	63.3%
2008	83.81	230^th	1789	87.1%
2009	91.36	74^th	1847	96.0%
2010	92.15	62^nd	1919	96.8%
2011	93.59	33^rd	1985	98.3%
2012	95.53	34^th	1984	98.3%
2013	95.98	24^th	2029	98.8%
2014	95.09	37^th	2064	98.2%
2016	97.69	14^th	2087	99.3%
2017	96.72	17^th	2112	99.2%
2018	97.68	11^th	2118	99.5%
2019	96.62	16^th	2182	99.3%
2021	96.46	22^nd	2247	99.0%
2022	91.32	140^th	2219	93.7%
2023	94.59	50^th	2240	97.8%
2024	96.70	27^th	2256	98.8%

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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 Choices In Learning Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	198	22	6	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2003	198	22	6	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2004	274	49	8	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2005	327	41	5	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2006	331	42	5	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2007	275	54	4	44	0	n/a	n/a	32	409
2008	264	51	6	64	1	n/a	n/a	39	425
2009	289	40	4	54	2	n/a	n/a	37	426
2010	329	42	9	74	2	n/a	n/a	36	492
2011	394	46	19	106	1	0	24	0	590
2012	408	44	24	113	1	2	31	0	623
2013	421	35	23	147	1	4	35	0	666
2014	415	43	25	157	1	7	33	0	681
2015	402	44	31	158	1	8	34	0	678
2016	390	49	29	153	0	8	36	0	665
2017	372	46	44	167	0	7	44	0	680
2018	374	48	54	169	0	5	43	0	693
2019	379	44	64	166	0	3	42	0	698
2020	361	38	78	163	0	1	47	0	688
2021	303	34	101	142	1	0	39	0	620
2022	311	31	121	158	1	0	48	0	670
2023	308	31	125	164	3	0	49	0	680

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 Choices In Learning Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	248	0.0	n/a	31.9
2003	248	0.0	n/a	31.9
2004	360	n/a	n/a	35.6
2005	417	0.0	n/a	32.6
2006	423	n/a	n/a	31.2
2007	409	27.0	15.1	32.1
2008	425	27.5	15.5	26.9
2009	426	31.1	15.2	30.1
2010	492	30.5	16.1	34.2
2011	590	37.0	15.9	27.5
2012	623	44.0	14.1	28.6
2013	666	41.0	16.2	25.7
2014	681	39.0	17.4	28.2
2015	678	41.0	16.5	24.5
2016	665	43.0	15.4	23.2
2017	680	41.0	16.5	19.9
2018	693	42.0	16.5	21.8
2019	698	41.0	17.0	21.3
2020	688	44.0	15.6	19.2
2021	620	38.0	16.3	22.3
2022	670	41.0	16.3	21
2023	680	42.0	16.1	20.1

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 Choices In Learning Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	248	0.0	n/a	31.9
2003	248	0.0	n/a	31.9
2004	360	n/a	n/a	35.6
2005	417	0.0	n/a	32.6
2006	423	n/a	n/a	31.2
2007	409	27.0	15.1	32.1
2008	425	27.5	15.5	26.9
2009	426	31.1	15.2	30.1
2010	492	30.5	16.1	34.2
2011	590	37.0	15.9	27.5
2012	623	44.0	14.1	28.6
2013	666	41.0	16.2	25.7
2014	681	39.0	17.4	28.2
2015	678	41.0	16.5	24.5
2016	665	43.0	15.4	23.2
2017	680	41.0	16.5	19.9
2018	693	42.0	16.5	21.8
2019	698	41.0	17.0	21.3
2020	688	44.0	15.6	19.2
2021	620	38.0	16.3	22.3
2022	670	41.0	16.3	21
2023	680	42.0	16.1	20.1

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 Choices In Learning Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$6,327 (100.0%)	$6,327
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$6,646 (100.0%)	$6,646
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$6,950 (100.0%)	$6,950
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$7,365 (100.0%)	$7,365
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$7,370 (100.0%)	$7,370
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$7,983 (100.0%)	$7,983

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Choices In Learning Charter

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 16^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 50^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Choices In Learning Charter)	94	81	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	67	63	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Choices In Learning Charter)	89	85	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	71	65	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Choices In Learning Charter)	87	84	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	65	64	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Choices In Learning Charter)	93	83	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	72	70	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Choices In Learning Charter)	90	83	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	64	65	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Choices In Learning Charter)	96	64	32%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	65	57	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Choices In Learning Charter)	89	83	6%
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	698	680	2.6%
African American	44	31	29.5%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	64	125	95.3%
Hispanic	166	164	1.2%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	379	308	18.7%
Two or More Races	42	49	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	20.1%	1.2%

Schools Near Choices In Learning Charter

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
Layer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4201 Sr 419	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 871-8050	608	40	15.0	55.1%	244 (40.1%)	74 (12.2%)	213 (35.0%)	31 (5.1%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.7%)	76.2	496^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.0%		66.6	702^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	68.7%	206	71.0	70.0	72.0				65.0	69.0	48.0	100.0			70.0					$11,013	$1,102	$9,910
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
Winter Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	701 W State Road 434	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 320-0650	553	39	14.2	79.0%	166 (30.0%)	73 (13.2%)	264 (47.7%)	16 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.0%)	57.1	922^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	59.1%		56	947^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.7%	25	61.0	40.0	62.0				63.0	53.0	69.0	100.0			61.0					$11,979	$2,191	$9,788
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Shepard Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-6650	528	33	15.8	59.5%	215 (40.7%)	30 (5.7%)	212 (40.2%)	22 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.9%)	75.2	521^st of 2256 public elementary schools	76.9%		71.4	602^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.1%	81	74.0	63.0	67.0				73.0	65.0	32.0	98.0			70.0					$10,618	$952	$9,666
Seminole Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	3580 N Us Highway 17-92	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 864-8296	530	29	18.2	28.5%	173 (32.6%)	40 (7.5%)	117 (22.1%)	176 (33.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.4%)	85.6	294^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.0%		88.9	198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.2%	96	72.0	74.0	76.0	81.0	81.0	83.0	75.0	84.0	74.0	72.0	82.0	100.0	72.0	69.0	92.0	100.0	92.0	$8,439	$00	$8,439
Longwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Orange Ave	Longwood	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-5250	631	39	16.0	62.4%	273 (43.3%)	53 (8.4%)	251 (39.8%)	21 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.1%)	59.9	865^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.7%		54	993^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	55.7%	128	64.0	53.0	62.0				48.0	57.0	41.0	98.0			73.0					$9,307	$1,073	$8,234
Contracted Services	Public	PK, KG-5	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-0422	16	0		18.8%	5 (31.3%)	5 (31.3%)	3 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (18.8%)								(n/a)
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
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 Choices In Learning Charter

Is Choices In Learning Charter a good school?

Yes! Choices In Learning Charter is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 27^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Choices In Learning Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 680 students attended Choices In Learning Charter.

What district is Choices In Learning Charter in?

Seminole

What is the racial makeup of Choices In Learning Charter?

Students at Choices In Learning Charter are 45% White, 24% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

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