BLANKNER K-8

blanknerk8.ocps.net/

824 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Blankner K-8 is a highly regarded public school located in the Delaney Park neighborhood of Orlando, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district, the school is known for its strong academic reputation and its long-standing role as a cornerstone of the surrounding community. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for high school success while fostering a supportive environment that spans the primary and middle school years.

Beyond its academic focus, Blankner K-8 is noted for its high level of parental involvement and a robust school culture. Because it is a K-8 institution, it offers a unique "longitudinal" experience, allowing students to remain in the same school community for nine years, which often results in strong teacher-student relationships and a tight-knit campus atmosphere. The school frequently ranks among the top-performing schools in the Orlando area, making it a highly sought-after destination for families in the district.

824

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLANKNER K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	217
Black	82
Asian	42
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
436 (52.9%)
Hispanic
217 (26.3%)
Black
82 (10.0%)
Asian
42 (5.1%)
Two or More
42 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)245-1720
Website:	http://blanknerk8.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BLANKNER K-8
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	101
Grade 6	101
Grade 7	96
Grade 8	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BLANKNER K-8
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	410	49.8%
Male	414	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)