Castle Creek Elementary School

1245 N Avalon Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castle Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Castle Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Castle Creek Elementary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Castle Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle Creek Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1509 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Castle Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Castle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Castle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Castle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Castle Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Castle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
56%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Castle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Castle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Castle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Castle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Castle Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Castle Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Castle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Castle Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Castle Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Castle Creek Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Castle Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Castle Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camelot Elementary School, Avalon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Castle Creek Elementary School?
560 students attend Castle Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Castle Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle Creek Elementary School?
Castle Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Castle Creek Elementary School offer ?
Castle Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Castle Creek Elementary School part of?
Castle Creek Elementary School is part of Orange School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day Schools Closed/District Offices Open
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Schools Closed/District Offices Open
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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