Lake Orienta Elementary School

612 Newport Ave
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Orienta 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 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Orienta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lake Orienta Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lake Orienta 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 Lake Orienta Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to 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)
#1403 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Orienta Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Orienta 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.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Orienta 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.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Orienta 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
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
41%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Orienta Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
21%
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White
25%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Orienta Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Orienta 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
63%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Orienta 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 Lake Orienta Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Orienta Elementary School is ranked #1403 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Orienta Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Orienta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Altamonte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Orienta Elementary School?
577 students attend Lake Orienta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lake Orienta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Orienta Elementary School?
Lake Orienta Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Orienta Elementary School offer ?
Lake Orienta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Orienta Elementary School part of?
Lake Orienta Elementary School is part of Seminole School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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