LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY

lakegemes.ocps.net/

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

566

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	76
Black	453
Asian	10
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
453 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
76 (13.4 %)
White
22 (3.9 %)
Asian
10 (1.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)532-7900
Website:	http://lakegemes.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 57

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	45.1%
Male	311	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)