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#2335 of 3,778 schools in FL
Palm Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8000 PIN OAK DR, Orlando, FL 32819
- Math 65% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palm Lake Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palm Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,386
Median home value
$454,000
Median rent
$1,947/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32819; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Windy Ridge K-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,172 | Compare → |
| Dr. Phillips ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Fiorella Preparatory School LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 2.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #154 of 258
- District spending per student
- $11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palm Lake Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Lake Elementary
Palm Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,335 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Lake Elementary
What grades does Palm Lake Elementary serve?
Palm Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Palm Lake Elementary?
Palm Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Lake Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Lake Elementary rank in FL?
Palm Lake Elementary ranks #2,335 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Palm Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Lake Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palm Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Palm Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palm Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Palm Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Lake Elementary?
34.3% of students at Palm Lake 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (407) 354-2610
- Area population (ZIP 32819)
- 28,399
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32819; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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