Serving 815 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orange River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 94% 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: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange River Elementary School's student population of 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange River Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#2701 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
88%
36%
Black
6%
21%
White
6%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange River Elementary School's ranking?
Orange River Elementary School is ranked #2701 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Orange River Elementary School?
815 students attend Orange River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Orange River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange River Elementary School?
Orange River Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orange River Elementary School offer ?
Orange River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Orange River Elementary School part of?
Orange River Elementary School is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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