Lancaster Elementary School
Tel:
(407)858-3131
- Lancaster Elementary School serves 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Lancaster Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower 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 62%.
Top Placements
Lancaster Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lancaster Elementary School's student population of 803 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 803 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lancaster Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lancaster Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2280 out of 3650 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 33% |
| Black | 22% | 22% |
| White | 6% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orange School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lancaster Elementary School is Oak Ridge High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Judson B Walker Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Orlando Judson B Walker Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1016 students
0.1 miles
150 Amidon Ln
Orlando, FL 32809
(407)858-3210 0.1 6-8 1016 - Orlando Winegard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 669 students
0.6 miles
7055 Winegard Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
(407)858-3200 0.6 PK-5 669 - Orlando Oak Ridge High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2902 students
0.7 miles
700 W Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
(407)852-3200 0.7 9-12 2902 - Orlando Simon Youth Found Academy At Outlet Mktplce Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 23 students
0.9 miles
5253 International Dr Ste B4/b
Orlando, FL 32819
(407)858-6114 0.9 10-12 23 - Orlando Chancery High Charter Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 326 students
1.1 miles
7001 S Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32809
(407)850-9791 1.1 9-12 326
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