Orangewood Elementary School
Tel:
(239)936-2950
- Orangewood Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Orangewood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Orangewood Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 564 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Orangewood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orangewood Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1325 out of 3,601 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 32% |
| Black | 38% | 22% |
| White | 22% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lee School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Orangewood Elementary School is Pivot Charter School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Allen Park Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Myers Allen Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 966 students
0.9 miles
3345 Canelo Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239)936-1459 0.9 PK-5 966 - Fort Myers Pivot Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 147 students
1.2 miles
2675 Winkler Ave Ste 200
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239)243-8266 1.2 6-12 147 - Fort Myers Coronado High School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 218 students
1.3 miles
3057 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239)337-9140 1.3 9-12 218 - Fort Myers County Wide Exceptional Child Programs Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 116 students
1.5 miles
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239)337-8104 1.5 PK-12 116 - Fort Myers Early Childhood Learning Services Grades: PK | 311 students
1.5 miles
3650 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239)332-2512 1.5 PK 311
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