Spring Lake Elementary School

695 Orange Ave
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spring Lake Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Lake Elementary School is 0.63, 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)
#2669 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spring Lake 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.
39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spring Lake 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.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Spring Lake 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
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
55%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Spring Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
21%
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White
15%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Spring Lake 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
68%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Spring Lake 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
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Lake Elementary School is ranked #2669 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Spring Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Spring Lake Elementary School?
561 students attend Spring Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Spring Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Lake Elementary School?
Spring Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Elementary School offer ?
Spring Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Spring Lake Elementary School part of?
Spring Lake Elementary School is part of Seminole School District.

School Reviews

5   2/17/2010
This is mainly to glorify an imparticular teacher. Ms. Ferry! She has done an outstanding job teaching my 6 year old how to read. I think she is an asset to the school.
- Posted by Parent - Jenna

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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