LAKE EOLA CHARTER

www.lecs.org/

Charter School 190 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lake Eola Charter School (LECS) is a small, independent public charter school located in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida. Serving students in grades K–8, the school is well-regarded for its intimate campus environment and its focus on a rigorous, project-based curriculum. By taking advantage of its urban location, the school frequently incorporates the surrounding city—including local museums, government buildings, and parks—into its experiential learning model, encouraging students to connect classroom concepts with the real world.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit community where student-teacher ratios are kept low, allowing for personalized attention and a strong emphasis on character development. As part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district, LECS maintains high academic standards while operating under a specific charter mission that prioritizes creative problem-solving and critical thinking. Because of its unique structure and central location, it remains a highly sought-after educational option for families looking for an alternative to traditional neighborhood schools in the Orlando area.

190

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE EOLA CHARTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	63
Black	56
Asian	6
Two or More	10

Hispanic
63 (33.2%)
Black
56 (29.5%)
White
55 (28.9%)
Two or More
10 (5.3%)
Asian
6 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)246-0900
Website:	http://www.lecs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 14

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAKE EOLA CHARTER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	14
Grade 1	18
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	17
Grade 4	21
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	24
Grade 7	31
Grade 8	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAKE EOLA CHARTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	82	43.2%
Male	108	56.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)