Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Gem 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Gem Elementary serves the northwest part of Orlando, FL, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Gem Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Gem 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 Lake Gem Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#2431 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
80%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. 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 Lake Gem Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Gem Elementary School is ranked #2431 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Gem Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Gem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Lake Elementary School, West Oaks Elementary School, Hiawassee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Gem Elementary School?
565 students attend Lake Gem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lake Gem Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Gem Elementary School?
Lake Gem Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Gem Elementary School offer ?
Lake Gem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Gem Elementary School part of?
Lake Gem Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
School Reviews
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