ZELLWOOD ELEMENTARY

zellwoodes.ocps.net/

564 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Zellwood Elementary School, located in the rural community of Zellwood, Florida, serves as a vital educational hub within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade levels. By focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development, the institution strives to prepare its diverse student body for academic success as they transition to middle school.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often acting as a focal point for families in the northern part of Orange County. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. With a dedicated faculty and a curriculum aligned with Florida state standards, Zellwood Elementary works to foster a culture of lifelong learning, emphasizing not only academic achievement but also the development of responsible, engaged young citizens.

564

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZELLWOOD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	267
Black	169
Asian	10
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
267 (47.3%)
Black
169 (30.0%)
White
89 (15.8%)
Two or More
27 (4.8%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)884-2258
Website:	http://zellwoodes.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 20

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 101