LANCASTER ELEMENTARY

lancasteres.ocps.net/

646 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lancaster Elementary School is a public school located in Orlando, Florida, serving the local community within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum paired with opportunities for social and emotional development.

Beyond academics, Lancaster Elementary plays an active role in the surrounding neighborhood by engaging families and community members in the educational process. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep parents informed about upcoming events, academic resources, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a collaborative culture, Lancaster Elementary strives to create a safe, welcoming space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential.

646

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LANCASTER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	514
Black	92
Asian	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
514 (79.6%)
Black
92 (14.2%)
White
22 (3.4%)
Two or More
14 (2.2%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)858-3131
Website:	http://lancasteres.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 107

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LANCASTER ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LANCASTER ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	303	46.9%
Male	343	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)