DREAM LAKE ELEMENTARY

dreamlakees.ocps.net/

694 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dream Lake Elementary is a public school located in Apopka, Florida, serving students as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Nestled in the heart of the Apopka community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. With a mission to prepare students for future success, the school utilizes a diverse range of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities to meet the varying needs of its student population.

As an active member of the OCPS system, Dream Lake Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience. The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards while promoting critical thinking and collaborative skills. Through its digital presence and community involvement, Dream Lake strives to keep families informed and engaged, ensuring that every student has the tools and resources necessary to thrive in a global society.

694

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DREAM LAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	368
Black	158
Asian	11
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
368 (53.0 %)
Black
158 (22.8 %)
White
133 (19.2 %)
Two or More
22 (3.2 %)
Asian
11 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)884-2227
Website:	http://dreamlakees.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DREAM LAKE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DREAM LAKE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	340	49%
Male	354	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)