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Eagles Nest Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2092^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 7% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Eagles Nest Elementary is a PK-5 school in Orlando's Metrowest area, serving 625 students within the Orange school district, where a high percentage of families (65%) qualify for economic assistance. The school has faced significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 11-20% of Florida elementary schools over the past decade, and its most recent state ranking has dropped to the 7th percentile—its lowest point yet. This places it well below nearby schools like Westpointe Elementary (64th percentile) and Oak Hill Elementary (38th percentile), which perform at or above the district average.

The most pressing issue at Eagles Nest is a severe and worsening chronic absenteeism crisis. In the 2023-2024 school year, 44.1% of students were chronically absent—the highest rate among all nearby schools and far above the district average of 35.2%. This rate has more than tripled since 2019-2020, and it is disproportionately high even when compared to schools with similar poverty levels, such as Washington Shores Elementary (51.0% absenteeism) and Ivey Lane Elementary (43.8%). The school also has the highest student-teacher ratio in the area (20.1 students per teacher), making it harder for teachers to provide the individualized support that students who miss class often need.

Academically, Eagles Nest scores below district and state averages in every subject and grade level. For example, only 33% of 5th graders are proficient in math, compared to 64% districtwide. There is one bright spot: 4th graders showed notable improvement in both English Language Arts (49% proficient, up from 36%) and math (47%, up from 32%), suggesting that targeted interventions may be helping this cohort. However, spending per student ($11,097) is in line with better-performing peers like Westpointe Elementary ($11,575), indicating that the core challenge is not funding but getting students back in the classroom consistently.

625

Students ?

20.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,097

Per pupil spending ?

65.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5353 Metrowest Blvd
Orlando, FL 32811

(407) 521-2795

District: Orange

Students who attend Eagles Nest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chain Of Lakes Middle
High:	Dr. Phillips High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.3%

Hispanic:

20.2%

White:

4.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 11th percentile in 2014 → 7th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (39% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

2,092^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 7%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 12% (2016) to bottom 7% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

152^nd of 161Elementary Schools in the Orange

30^th of 70Orange among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	12.3	2092 of 2240	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	12.6	2094 of 2258	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.0	2005 of 2256	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.1	2002 of 2240	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	6.9	2191 of 2247	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	19.4	1858 of 2182	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.5	1774 of 2118	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	23.4	1684 of 2112	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	16.4	1829 of 2087	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	16.0	1844 of 2064	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	16.7	1807 of 2029	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	13.4	1811 of 1984	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	21.8	1662 of 1985	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	23.4	1559 of 1919	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	21.3	1541 of 1847	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	21.2	1489 of 1789	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	18.4	1533 of 1786	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science40%-20 vs state

Math40%-25 vs state

English Language Arts39%-22 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Eagle's Nest Elementary is a dangerous place. Discipline and safety problems are an epidemic, and ignored. Most teachers won't do anything and those that try to do something, get no help from the administration. Teachers that complain, get bullied by the administration. Kids can't learn because they are constantly worrying about bullies. With so many other school options this school has become a school of the leftovers, leftover students, leftover teachers and leftover administration. Many of the teachers are not even certified teachers. Look up "Teach for America." Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 19, 2010

My daughter has enjoyed her experience at Eagle's Nest. Her teachers thus far have been in-tune to the academic needs of the students and, they seem to care about the children who attend Eagle's Nest Close Quote

Schools Near Eagles Nest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eagles Nest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5353 Metrowest Blvd	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 521-2795	625	31	20.1	65.3%	28 (4.5%)	458 (73.3%)	126 (20.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	12.3	2092^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	6.6%		12.6	2094^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.3%	2	33.0	49.0	37.0	40.0	47.0	33.0	40.0	$11,097	$1,697	$9,399
Eccleston Elementary	Public	K-5	1500 Aaron Ave	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6400	354	27	13.1	80.8%	18 (5.1%)	299 (84.5%)	33 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	48.5	1178^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.4%		32	1591^st of 2258 public elementary schools	29.5%	413	61.0	52.0	58.0	69.0	62.0	51.0	62.0	$15,707	$3,229	$12,477
Orlo Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3 N Hastings St	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6490	458	29	15.7	66.2%	23 (5.0%)	272 (59.4%)	147 (32.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	35.1	1524^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.0%		33.3	1550^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.4%	26	42.0	42.0	45.0	58.0	74.0	60.0	52.0	$13,693	$2,538	$11,156
Washington Shores Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	944 W Lake Mann Dr	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6540	301	20	15.0	84.7%	3 (1.0%)	256 (85.0%)	37 (12.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	29.8	1670^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.4%		32.7	1562^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	30.8%	108	40.0	23.0	63.0	49.0	47.0	57.0	80.0	$16,882	$3,866	$13,015
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11 S Hiawassee Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6470	503	31	16.2	60.0%	30 (6.0%)	235 (46.7%)	208 (41.4%)	15 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (2.0%)	40.4	1389^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.0%		46.4	1197^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.0%	192	46.0	55.0	56.0	49.0	63.0	62.0	60.0	$12,748	$1,624	$11,126
Ivey Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	209 Silverton St	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6420	284	18	15.7	82.4%	4 (1.4%)	228 (80.3%)	45 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	49.1	1160^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.2%		33.3	1545^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.6%	385	52.0	38.0	54.0	73.0	66.0	71.0	68.0	$16,853	$4,093	$12,760
Millennia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Cypress Creek Dr	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 355-5730	858	56	15.3	41.7%	105 (12.2%)	233 (27.2%)	465 (54.2%)	37 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.9%)	15.3	2030^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.4%		16.1	2009^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.0%	21	48.0	47.0	41.0	45.0	31.0	36.0	42.0	$11,652	$836	$10,817
Legends Academy Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3032 Monte Carlo Trl	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-8711	220	15	14.6	69.1%	2 (0.9%)	198 (90.0%)	19 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)								$13,579	$2,762	$10,817
Metrowest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Lake Vilma Dr	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 296-6450	549	32	17.1	40.4%	70 (12.8%)	206 (37.5%)	229 (41.7%)	26 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.2%)	23.4	1834^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.1%		17.3	1983^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	12.2%	149	47.0	29.0	51.0	59.0	42.0	41.0	53.0	$11,028	$844	$10,184
Millennia Gardens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 Gardens Ridge Way	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 845-0565	657	42	15.6	61.0%	48 (7.3%)	280 (42.6%)	305 (46.4%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)	15.5	2028^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.5%		23.4	1814^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.7%	214	43.0	38.0	49.0	50.0	38.0	35.0	41.0	$12,404	$1,806	$10,598

Frequently Asked Questions about Eagles Nest Elementary

What district is Eagles Nest Elementary in?

Orange

How many students attend Eagles Nest Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 625 students attended Eagles Nest Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Eagles Nest Elementary?

Students at Eagles Nest Elementary are 73% African American, 20% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Eagles Nest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Eagles Nest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chain Of Lakes Middle
High : Dr. Phillips High

Is Eagles Nest Elementary a good school?

Eagles Nest Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Florida elementary schools.

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