CATALINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CATALINA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 702 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, CATALINA ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CATALINA ELEMENTARY School, located in the Holden Heights area of Orlando, Florida, is a public school within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development. The campus is deeply integrated into its local community, acting as a resource hub for families in the 32805 zip code and striving to create a supportive environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the OCPS system, CATALINA ELEMENTARY adheres to district-wide curriculum standards while often implementing specific initiatives to address the unique academic and socio-economic needs of its student body. The school’s administration and faculty focus on fostering a culture of high expectations, often incorporating technology-rich instruction and extracurricular opportunities to engage students. By emphasizing both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that all students have equitable access to quality learning experiences.

For more information, contact CATALINA ELEMENTARY at (407) 245-1735 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.