Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hiawassee 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hiawassee Elementary serves the west part of Orlando, FL, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hiawassee Elementary School's student population of 619 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Out of this World…Teaching, Learning and Service.
School Rankings
Hiawassee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawassee Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#2796 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiawassee Elementary School's ranking?
Hiawassee Elementary School is ranked #2796 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hiawassee Elementary School often compared to?
Hiawassee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Lake Elementary School, Lake Gem Elementary School, West Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hiawassee Elementary School?
619 students attend Hiawassee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hiawassee Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hiawassee Elementary School?
Hiawassee Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hiawassee Elementary School offer ?
Hiawassee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiawassee Elementary School part of?
Hiawassee Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
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