UMATILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

uel.lake.k12.fl.us

689 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Umatilla Elementary School, located at 401 Lake Street in Umatilla, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Lake County School District. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the primary grade levels. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares young learners for their future educational journeys.

Beyond the classroom, Umatilla Elementary is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and engagement, utilizing various resources and initiatives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an active web presence at http://lake.k12.fl.us/uel, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

689

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UMATILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	146
Black	31
Asian	1
Two or More	28

White
483 (70.1%)
Hispanic
146 (21.2%)
Black
31 (4.5%)
Two or More
28 (4.1%)
Asian
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:	LAKE
Phone:	(352)669-3181
Website:	http://uel.lake.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 41

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 117