Deerwood Elementary

Deerwood Elementary serves 490 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Orlando's established suburban community. With 34 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an 8.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 86th percentile statewide at #556 out of 3,816 Florida elementary schools.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 69% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 64% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. Deerwood Elementary draws families from the 32825 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $78,321 and median home values reach $298,100. About one-third of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting an educated community that values learning.

The neighborhood's 15.3% poverty rate indicates a mix of economic backgrounds among families. Located on South Econlockhatchee Trail, Deerwood Elementary sits in Orlando's large suburban landscape, serving a diverse population of over 63,000 residents in the surrounding ZIP code area where families have chosen to establish roots in this growing Central Florida community.