Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Castle 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
48%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Pine Castle Elementary School?
322 students attend Pine Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pine Castle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Castle Elementary School?
Pine Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Castle Elementary School offer ?
Pine Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pine Castle Elementary School part of?
Pine Castle Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
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