Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Orange Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Orange Park Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Orange Park, FL, covering approximately 643.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 22.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 37.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orange Park Elementary School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orange Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Park Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#192 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
71%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Park Elementary School's ranking?
Orange Park Elementary School is ranked #192 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Orange Park Elementary School?
489 students attend Orange Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Orange Park Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Park Elementary School?
Orange Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Park Elementary School offer ?
Orange Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Park Elementary School part of?
Orange Park Elementary School is part of Clay School District.
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