DEERWOOD ELEMENTARY

1356 S ECONLOCKHATCHEE TRL
ORLANDO, FL 32825

deerwoodes.ocps.net/

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deerwood Elementary School, located in East Orlando, is a public institution serving students within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded citizens. By leveraging the resources of the OCPS system, Deerwood focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while catering to the diverse needs of its neighborhood’s student population.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. Deerwood Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and social development initiatives. Through its dedicated staff and various school-wide programs, the institution aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the transition into middle school by building a solid foundation in literacy, mathematics, and character education.

472

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEERWOOD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	104
Black	51
Asian	16
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
289 (61.2%)
Hispanic
104 (22.0%)
Black
51 (10.8%)
Asian
16 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.1%)
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)249-6320
Website:	http://deerwoodes.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 31

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DEERWOOD ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DEERWOOD ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	51.5%
Male	229	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)