WATERFORD ELEMENTARY

12950 LAKE UNDERHILL RD
ORLANDO, FL 32828

waterfordes.ocps.net/

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waterford Elementary School, located in East Orlando, is a key part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population in the 32828 area, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive elementary education that prepares young learners for middle school through a blend of rigorous core curriculum and enrichment opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the Waterford Lakes community, fostering strong partnerships between faculty, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By leveraging the resources of the OCPS district, Waterford Elementary promotes a culture of academic achievement and inclusivity. Parents and community members can stay connected with school programs, academic calendars, and district updates through their official website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative information and school-wide communication.

526

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATERFORD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	291
Black	55
Asian	18
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
291 (55.3 %)
White
138 (26.2 %)
Black
55 (10.5 %)
Two or More
23 (4.4 %)
Asian
18 (3.4 %)
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)249-6410
Website:	http://waterfordes.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 18

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WATERFORD ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WATERFORD ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	47.9%
Male	274	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)