Excellent
#156 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 4% in state
Lake Whitney Elementary
Elementary School · ORANGE
1351 WINDERMERE RD, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Enrollment
580
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
9.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
580
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
9.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#156 of 3,778
In Winter Garden
#3 of 20
public schools
In district
#8 of 258
ORANGE
Academic performance
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Lake Whitney Elementary
Lake Whitney Elementary is a public elementary school in Winter Garden, FL, part of ORANGE. Lake Whitney Elementary serves approximately 580 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Lake Whitney Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Lake Whitney Elementary show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.1 · Excellent
- District avg 6.7
- FL avg 6.6
Score Breakdown
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Lake Whitney Elementary — Students at Lake Whitney Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.
How Lake Whitney Elementary Compares
See how Lake Whitney Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1351 WINDERMERE RD, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lake Whitney Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WINDERMERE ELEMENTARY (rated 9.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Windermere), with a very similar rating. Another option is WILLIAM S MAXEY ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, THORNEBROOKE ELEMENTARY (rated 8.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Ocoee), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Winter Garden, see our Winter Garden schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND Winter Garden | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| ESTEEM ACADEMY Winter Garden | 1.0 mi | — |
| ESE TRANSITION Winter Garden | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| FAMILY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Winter Garden | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| WEST ORANGE HIGH Winter Garden | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| THORNEBROOKE ELEMENTARY Ocoee | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| WINDERMERE ELEMENTARY Windermere | 1.5 mi | 9.2 |
| WESTBROOKE ELEMENTARY Ocoee | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| THE CRENSHAW SCHOOL Gotha | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WINTER GARDEN Winter Garden | 2.3 mi | — |
| STAR CHILD ACADEMY OF WINTER GARDEN Winter Garden | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| UCP WEST ORANGE CHARTER Orlando | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| WILLIAM S MAXEY ELEMENTARY Winter Garden | 2.5 mi | 8.5 |
| OCOEE ELEMENTARY Ocoee | 2.7 mi | 4.9 |
| CRANIUM ACADEMY Winter Garden | 2.6 mi | 7.8 |
| THE KINGS ACADEMY Winter Garden | 2.8 mi | — |
| PREMIER ACADEMY Windermere | 2.5 mi | — |
| OCOEE MIDDLE Ocoee | 2.9 mi | 4.0 |
| LIGHT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - SOUTH CAMPUS Gotha | 2.8 mi | 5.6 |
| GOTHA MIDDLE Windermere | 2.8 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 34787 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,988
Median Home Value
$475,000
Median Rent
$1,994/mo
Population
93,064
College Educated
49%
Homeownership
71.8%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Median Age
37.4
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| ACADEMIR CHARTER SCHOOL EAST AT DORAL Doral, FL | 9.1 |
| ATHENIAN ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS New Port Richey, FL | 9.1 |
| CLEVELAND COURT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland, FL | 9.1 |
| CURTIS FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY Dunedin, FL | 9.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lake Whitney Elementary
What grades does Lake Whitney Elementary serve?
Lake Whitney Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Whitney Elementary?
Lake Whitney Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Whitney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Whitney Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Whitney Elementary rank in FL?
Lake Whitney Elementary ranks #156 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lake Whitney Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Whitney Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Whitney Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Whitney Elementary has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake Whitney Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Whitney Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Whitney Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Whitney Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Whitney Elementary?
19.3% of students at Lake Whitney Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 19.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (407) 877-8888
Resources & Links
District
ORANGE- District Enrollment
- 206,815
- Schools in District
- 275
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,656
- District Rank
- #8 of 258
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