WINDERMERE ELEMENTARY

windermerees.ocps.net/

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Windermere Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the charming, historic town of Windermere, Florida, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. Its location near the Butler Chain of Lakes creates a unique, small-town atmosphere that encourages active parent involvement and a close-knit school culture.

The school places a heavy emphasis on developing well-rounded students by balancing rigorous academic standards with character education and extracurricular enrichment. Windermere Elementary is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty, consistent high performance on state assessments, and a supportive PTA that funds various programs to enhance the student experience. With its reputation for fostering both intellectual growth and social responsibility, the school remains a centerpiece of the Windermere community.

574

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WINDERMERE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	106
Black	23
Asian	53
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
358 (62.4%)
Hispanic
106 (18.5%)
Asian
53 (9.2%)
Two or More
32 (5.6%)
Black
23 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)876-7520
Website:	http://windermerees.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 2

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WINDERMERE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WINDERMERE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	288	50.2%
Male	286	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)