ORLANDO SCIENCE ELEMENTARY CHARTER

www.orlandoscience.org

Charter School 721 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orlando Science Elementary Charter (OSE) is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school located in Orlando, Florida. Operating under the Orlando Science Schools system, the institution focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum with a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in core academic subjects while integrating innovative technology and hands-on learning experiences to prepare them for advanced academic environments.

Beyond its focus on STEM, Orlando Science Elementary fosters a structured and supportive learning community that emphasizes character development and parental involvement. The school utilizes a mastery-based approach, frequently achieving high rankings in state assessments and maintaining a reputation for academic excellence. By leveraging a diverse and enriched curriculum, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing elementary students for success in middle school and beyond.

721

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORLANDO SCIENCE ELEMENTARY CHARTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	146
Black	138
Asian	248
Two or More	39
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
248 (34.4%)
Hispanic
146 (20.2%)
White
138 (19.1%)
Black
138 (19.1%)
Two or More
39 (5.4%)
American Indian
9 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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)299-6595
Website:	http://www.orlandoscience.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 99

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 144

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ORLANDO SCIENCE ELEMENTARY CHARTER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	118
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	144

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ORLANDO SCIENCE ELEMENTARY CHARTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	369	51.2%
Male	352	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)