LAYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.layer.scps.k12.fl.us/

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Layer Elementary School, located at 4201 SR 419 in Winter Springs, Florida, is a public primary school serving students within the Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) district. As a constituent of one of Florida’s highest-performing school districts, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in a supportive learning environment. It serves as a foundational pillar for families in the Winter Springs community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school benefits from the administrative resources and educational standards provided by the Seminole County school system, which is well-regarded for its focus on technology integration, teacher quality, and student achievement. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and extracurricular engagement, Layer Elementary strives to create a well-rounded experience for its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, calendar events, and district-wide initiatives through the official Seminole County Public Schools website.

543

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	208
Black	64
Asian	32
Two or More	46
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
208 (38.3%)
White
188 (34.6%)
Black
64 (11.8%)
Two or More
46 (8.5%)
Asian
32 (5.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
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:	SEMINOLE
Phone:	(407)871-8050
Website:	http://www.layer.scps.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 42

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	49%
Male	277	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)