LAUREATE PARK ELEMENTARY

laureateparkes.ocps.net/

1,220 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laureate Park Elementary, located in the heart of the Lake Nona area of Orlando, Florida, is a modern educational institution serving the vibrant Laureate Park community. As part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district, the school is designed to reflect the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of the surrounding neighborhood, emphasizing a high-tech learning environment and a strong connection to the local community. It serves as a central hub for families in the area, focusing on academic excellence and holistic student development.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to integrating technology into the classroom and fostering a collaborative culture among students, staff, and parents. By utilizing the resources of the OCPS district, Laureate Park Elementary provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for future success in a rapidly changing world. Its location within the master-planned Laureate Park community allows it to benefit from extensive partnerships and a supportive network of involved families, making it a focal point for student engagement and community pride.

1,220

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAUREATE PARK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	513
Black	70
Asian	144
Two or More	72
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
513 (42.0%)
White
412 (33.8%)
Asian
144 (11.8%)
Two or More
72 (5.9%)
Black
70 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (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)730-8730
Website:	http://laureateparkes.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 17

Kindergarten 171

Grade 1 181

Grade 2 220

Grade 3 208

Grade 4 217

Grade 5 206