LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 714 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 46 teachers, LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY, located at 4801 Bloodhound Street in Orlando, Florida, is a public school serving the Pine Hills community as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on preparing its diverse student population for future success by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and integrating technology into daily instruction.
Beyond academics, LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY places a high value on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. The school offers various programs and initiatives designed to enhance the overall student experience, encouraging active parental involvement and community participation. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, Lake Gem strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where every student has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY at (407) 532-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ORLANDO, FL 32818-8747
(407) 532-7900
http://lakegemes.ocps.net/
LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORLANDO, FL with about 714 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ORANGE
- Total Students:
- 714
- Teachers:
- 46
- 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 school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 714 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 79.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- White
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.