CHENEY ELEMENTARY

2000 N FORSYTH RD
ORLANDO, FL 32807

cheneyes.ocps.net/

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cheney Elementary School, located on North Forsyth Road in Orlando, is a part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparing children for their future educational transitions. As part of the larger OCPS system, the school follows the district’s standardized curriculum while working to meet the specific needs of its diverse student population through various classroom initiatives and support services.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cheney Elementary strives to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and character development. The school utilizes its official website as a primary communication hub for parents and guardians, offering access to school calendars, resources, information regarding district policies, and opportunities for parental involvement. By maintaining a connection between home and school, Cheney Elementary aims to create a collaborative culture that encourages student success and academic excellence within the Orlando community.

397

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHENEY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	252
Black	67
Asian	8
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
252 (63.5%)
Black
67 (16.9%)
White
56 (14.1%)
Two or More
11 (2.8%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)672-3120
Website:	http://cheneyes.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 20

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHENEY ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHENEY ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	46.9%
Male	211	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)