Lancaster Elementary School

6700 Sheryl Ann Dr
Orlando, FL 32809
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lancaster 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lancaster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Lancaster Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lancaster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lancaster Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2995 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
39%
52%
31%
52%
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
78%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lancaster Elementary School's ranking?
Lancaster Elementary School is ranked #2995 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lancaster Elementary School often compared to?
Lancaster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winegard Elementary School, Cornerstone Academy Charter, Sadler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lancaster Elementary School?
574 students attend Lancaster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lancaster Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lancaster Elementary School?
Lancaster Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lancaster Elementary School offer ?
Lancaster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lancaster Elementary School part of?
Lancaster Elementary School is part of Orange School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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