Sunset Park Elementary School

12050 Overstreet Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 811 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sunset Park Elementary School's student population of 811 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
811 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sunset Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Park 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)
#813 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
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68%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset Park 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.
64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset Park 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.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunset Park 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
48%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
21%
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White
39%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park 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
25%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Park Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sunset Park Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windermere Elementary School, Keenes Crossing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sunset Park Elementary School?
811 students attend Sunset Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sunset Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Park Elementary School?
Sunset Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Park Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset Park Elementary School part of?
Sunset Park 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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