PERSHING PINE CASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PERSHING PINE CASTLE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 482 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 35 teachers, PERSHING PINE CASTLE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

PERSHING PINE CASTLE ELEMENTARY, located at 905 Waltham Ave in Orlando, Florida, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to create a supportive and inclusive environment where children can develop both socially and intellectually during their formative years.

As an OCPS institution, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while offering various programs designed to support student success. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the Pine Castle area, prioritizing community involvement and effective communication between teachers, parents, and students. By focusing on essential skills and positive character development, PERSHING PINE CASTLE ELEMENTARY strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact PERSHING PINE CASTLE ELEMENTARY at (407) 858-3170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

905 WALTHAM AVE
ORLANDO, FL 32809-4285
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PERSHING PINE CASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORLANDO, FL with about 482 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ORANGE
Total Students:
482
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 482 students

Hispanic/Latino
41.7%
White
34.9%
Black or African American
16.6%
Asian
4.8%
Two or more races
2.1%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.