Very Good
#796 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 21% in state
Village Park Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12253 LAKE NONA GATEWAY RD, Orlando, FL 03282
- Math 68% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Village Park Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 67% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 8 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Village Park 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,000
Median home value
$274,200
Median rent
$1,238/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03282; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 1,162 | Compare → |
| Northlake Park Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Eagle Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 841 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Academy of Arts and SciencesCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 915 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #54 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
Village Park Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Village Park Elementary
Village Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 651 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Village Park Elementary
What grades does Village Park Elementary serve?
Village Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Village Park Elementary?
Village Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Village Park Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Village Park Elementary rank in FL?
Village Park Elementary ranks #796 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Village Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Village Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Village Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Village Park Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Village Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Village Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Village Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Village Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Village Park Elementary?
26.6% of students at Village Park 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
- 651
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (407) 317-3200
- Area population (ZIP 03282)
- 1,075
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 03282; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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