Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sand Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sand Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sand Lake Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sand Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Lake Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#970 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
36%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
39%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 is Sand Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Sand Lake Elementary School is ranked #970 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sand Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Sand Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay Meadows Elementary School, Dr. Phillips Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sand Lake Elementary School?
623 students attend Sand Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sand Lake Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Lake Elementary School?
Sand Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sand Lake Elementary School offer ?
Sand Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sand Lake Elementary School part of?
Sand Lake Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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