Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bay Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bay Lake Elementary School's student population of 685 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Lake Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#476 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
55%
36%
Black
5%
21%
White
29%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Bay Lake Elementary School is ranked #476 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bay Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Bay Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windermere Elementary School, Keenes Crossing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bay Lake Elementary School?
685 students attend Bay Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bay Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Lake Elementary School?
Bay Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bay Lake Elementary School offer ?
Bay Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bay Lake Elementary School part of?
Bay Lake Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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