PRAIRIE LAKE ELEMENTARY

8723 HACKNEY PRAIRIE RD
ORLANDO, FL 32818

prairielakees.ocps.net/

776 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Lake Elementary School, located in Orlando, Florida, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors while building a strong foundation in core subjects.

The school’s official website serves as a hub for communication between educators, parents, and the community, highlighting its commitment to transparency and parental involvement. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive campus, Prairie Lake Elementary prioritizes not only the intellectual progress of its students but also their social and emotional well-being. Through its partnership with the broader OCPS district, the school utilizes standardized resources and community support to help every student reach their full potential within a structured, nurturing setting.

776

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRAIRIE LAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	167
Black	407
Asian	40
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
407 (52.4%)
Hispanic
167 (21.5%)
White
121 (15.6%)
Asian
40 (5.2%)
Two or More
36 (4.6%)
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)884-2220
Website:	http://prairielakees.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 19

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 150

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PRAIRIE LAKE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	112
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	145
Grade 4	138
Grade 5	150

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PRAIRIE LAKE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	364	46.9%
Male	412	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)