Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Castle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
48%
36%
Black
21%
21%
White
20%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Pine Castle Elementary School?
322 students attend Pine Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pine Castle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Castle Elementary School?
Pine Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pine Castle Elementary School offer ?
Pine Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pine Castle Elementary School part of?
Pine Castle Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
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