LANCASTER ELEMENTARY

lancasteres.ocps.net/

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lancaster Elementary School is a public school located in Orlando, Florida, serving the local community within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum paired with opportunities for social and emotional development.

Beyond academics, Lancaster Elementary plays an active role in the surrounding neighborhood by engaging families and community members in the educational process. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep parents informed about upcoming events, academic resources, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a collaborative culture, Lancaster Elementary strives to create a safe, welcoming space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential.

560

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LANCASTER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	428
Black	91
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
428 (76.4 %)
Black
91 (16.3 %)
White
24 (4.3 %)
Two or More
11 (2.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)858-3131
Website:	http://lancasteres.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 20

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LANCASTER ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LANCASTER ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	47.5%
Male	294	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)