Very Good
#1176 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 31% in state
Based on limited data
Panther Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Winter Garden, FL
An Orange elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
10151 SUMMERLAKE GROVES STREET, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Math 68% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Panther Lake Elementary score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Panther Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,988
Median home value
$475,000
Median rent
$1,994/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34787; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 1,268 | Compare → |
| Summerlake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Hamlin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Independence ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 879 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #79 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
Panther Lake Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Panther Lake Elementary
Panther Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Winter Garden, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 676 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Panther Lake Elementary
What grades does Panther Lake Elementary serve?
Panther Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Panther Lake Elementary?
Panther Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 676 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Lake Elementary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Panther Lake Elementary rank in FL?
Panther Lake Elementary ranks #1,176 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Panther Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Panther Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Panther Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Panther Lake Elementary has 68% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Panther Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Panther Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Panther Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Panther Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Panther Lake Elementary?
15.7% of students at Panther 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 676
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (407) 317-3200
- Area population (ZIP 34787)
- 93,064
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 34787; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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