ORANGE CENTER ELEMENTARY

orangecenteres.ocps.net/

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orange Center Elementary is a public school located in the Parramore neighborhood of Orlando, Florida, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district, the school is deeply rooted in its historic community and focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive environment. The school emphasizes early childhood development and essential literacy and numeracy skills, aiming to prepare its student body for success as they transition into middle school.

The school is notable for its commitment to community engagement and student enrichment, often participating in initiatives designed to bridge educational gaps and foster a positive school culture. By utilizing the resources provided by the OCPS district, Orange Center Elementary strives to create a structured learning atmosphere that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse population. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood educational activity, maintaining open lines of communication through its dedicated administrative and instructional staff.

288

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORANGE CENTER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	51
Black	227
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Black
227 (78.8 %)
Hispanic
51 (17.7 %)
White
7 (2.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (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)296-6480
Website:	http://orangecenteres.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 14

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ORANGE CENTER ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ORANGE CENTER ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	138	47.9%
Male	150	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)