Excellent
#707 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 19% in state
Water Spring Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Winter Garden, FL
An Orange elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
16000 WATER SPRING BLVD, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Math 67% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Water Spring Elementary score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 63% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Water Spring Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Sawgrass Bay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Lake Pointe AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Pinecrest Academy Four CornersCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 513 | 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
- #46 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
Water Spring Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Water Spring Elementary
Water Spring Elementary is a public elementary school in Winter Garden, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 1,268 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Water Spring Elementary
What grades does Water Spring Elementary serve?
Water Spring Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Water Spring Elementary?
Water Spring Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Water Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Water Spring Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Water Spring Elementary rank in FL?
Water Spring Elementary ranks #707 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Water Spring Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Water Spring Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Water Spring Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Water Spring Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Water Spring Elementary a charter school?
No, Water Spring Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Water Spring Elementary a Title I school?
No, Water Spring Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Water Spring Elementary?
18.6% of students at Water Spring 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (407) 355-5709
- 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.
- 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 34787; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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