PALM LAKE ELEMENTARY

palmlakees.ocps.net/

574 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Palm Lake Elementary School, located in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando, Florida, is a highly-rated public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It is frequently recognized for maintaining high standards of student performance and engagement, making it a desirable institution for families within its residential zone.

Beyond academics, Palm Lake Elementary places a significant emphasis on the "whole child," offering various enrichment programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities designed to develop social and emotional skills. The school benefits from a highly involved Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and strong community partnerships, which help provide students with diverse learning resources and school-wide events. Its location in a suburban neighborhood, combined with its established reputation for excellence, makes it a cornerstone of the local community.

574

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM LAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	213
Black	60
Asian	45
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
229 (39.9%)
Hispanic
213 (37.1%)
Black
60 (10.5%)
Asian
45 (7.8%)
Two or More
25 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)354-2610
Website:	http://palmlakees.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM LAKE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM LAKE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	48.6%
Male	295	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)