Orange Park Elementary School

Summary:

Orange Park Elementary School is a highly-performing public elementary school in Orange Park, Florida, serving 477 students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. It is part of the Clay County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

Orange Park Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking of 18th out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. While the student population is predominantly white (73.17%), the school has a more diverse racial makeup compared to some nearby schools, such as Timucuan Elementary School and Argyle Elementary School. Additionally, Orange Park Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.2% to 9.0% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the rates observed at several nearby schools.

The school's high academic performance is likely supported by its higher spending per student ($9,601 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, as well as its favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.0 to 16.4 over the past few years. These factors, combined with the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education, have enabled Orange Park Elementary to maintain its position as one of the top-ranked elementary schools in the Clay County School District and the state of Florida.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1401 Plainfield Ave
       Orange Park, FL  32073


(904) 336-2275

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,601 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.2%
Hispanic:
12.8%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Compare Details Orange Park Elementary School ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Clay School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.2%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orange Park Elementary School is 16.4. 24 elementary schools in the Clay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Orange Park Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orange Park Elementary School is $9,601. 17 elementary schools in the Clay School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Orange Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orange Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.66 12th 199 94.0%
2005 95.45 11th 202 94.6%
2006 95.64 27th 1688 98.4%
2007 93.02 46th 1786 97.4%
2008 92.94 45th 1789 97.5%
2009 92.23 56th 1847 97.0%
2010 92.59 56th 1919 97.1%
2011 93.58 34th 1985 98.3%
2012 94.51 54th 1984 97.3%
2013 93.48 78th 2029 96.2%
2014 89.52 157th 2064 92.4%
2016 90.63 139th 2087 93.3%
2017 95.56 26th 2112 98.8%
2018 97.10 15th 2118 99.3%
2019 97.56 7th 2182 99.7%
2021 96.14 29th 2247 98.7%
2022 90.72 165th 2219 92.6%
2023 92.10 111th 2240 95.0%
2024 97.24 18th 2256 99.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Orange Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 449 25 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1989 444 49 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1990 456 61 11 4 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 497 76 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1992 484 87 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1993 309 69 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1994 356 38 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 486 16 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 513
1996 486 16 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 513
1997 521 21 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 558
1998 509 11 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 477 16 5 5 4 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 500 15 4 7 4 n/a n/a 0 530
2001 520 18 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 549
2002 565 16 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 594
2003 565 16 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 594
2004 550 22 5 8 4 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 520 24 6 11 4 n/a n/a 0 565
2006 508 29 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 486 30 11 10 0 n/a n/a 9 546
2008 482 29 9 12 1 n/a n/a 12 545
2009 456 25 16 24 0 n/a n/a 15 536
2010 430 24 18 23 0 n/a n/a 17 512
2011 413 23 19 26 0 1 15 0 497
2012 399 22 21 29 0 1 16 0 488
2013 397 26 29 22 0 2 23 0 499
2014 406 36 27 26 0 0 24 0 519
2015 389 35 24 34 0 0 21 0 503
2016 355 37 24 41 0 0 24 0 481
2017 348 35 23 45 0 1 30 0 482
2018 344 38 22 48 0 1 33 0 486
2019 346 33 19 53 0 0 34 0 485
2020 345 26 13 62 0 0 32 0 478
2021 333 22 12 68 0 0 36 0 471
2022 330 25 11 65 0 0 31 0 462
2023 349 22 11 61 0 1 33 0 477

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orange Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 26.0 18.6 12.1
1989 501 25.0 20.0 14.6
1990 533 26.0 20.5 13.1
1991 595 30.0 19.8 15.6
1992 588 29.0 20.2 13.1
1993 389 20.0 19.5 25.2
1994 405 24.0 16.9 12.3
1995 513 27.0 19.0 4.5
1996 513 27.0 19.0 4.5
1997 558 31.0 18.0 2.3
1998 533 30.0 17.8 2.1
1999 507 30.0 16.9 5.5
2000 530 31.0 17.1 5.8
2001 549 31.0 17.7 6.6
2002 594 33.0 18.0 5.2
2003 594 33.0 18.0 5.2
2004 589 33.0 17.8 5.8
2005 565 36.0 15.7 3.2
2006 556 36.0 15.4 6.3
2007 546 35.0 15.6 5.4
2008 545 36.0 15.1 5.1
2009 536 40.2 14.5 7.9
2010 512 35.5 14.4 9.9
2011 497 34.0 14.6 11.5
2012 488 33.0 14.7 15.2
2013 499 34.0 14.6 13
2014 519 35.0 14.8 18.9
2015 503 35.0 14.3 22.5
2016 481 34.0 14.1 23.7
2017 482 33.0 14.6 23.9
2018 486 34.0 14.2 30.9
2019 485 33.6 14.4 25.2
2020 478 32.6 14.6 23.6
2021 471 31.6 14.9 22.7
2022 462 33.0 14.0 19
2023 477 29.0 16.4 30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orange Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 26.0 18.6 12.1
1989 501 25.0 20.0 14.6
1990 533 26.0 20.5 13.1
1991 595 30.0 19.8 15.6
1992 588 29.0 20.2 13.1
1993 389 20.0 19.5 25.2
1994 405 24.0 16.9 12.3
1995 513 27.0 19.0 4.5
1996 513 27.0 19.0 4.5
1997 558 31.0 18.0 2.3
1998 533 30.0 17.8 2.1
1999 507 30.0 16.9 5.5
2000 530 31.0 17.1 5.8
2001 549 31.0 17.7 6.6
2002 594 33.0 18.0 5.2
2003 594 33.0 18.0 5.2
2004 589 33.0 17.8 5.8
2005 565 36.0 15.7 3.2
2006 556 36.0 15.4 6.3
2007 546 35.0 15.6 5.4
2008 545 36.0 15.1 5.1
2009 536 40.2 14.5 7.9
2010 512 35.5 14.4 9.9
2011 497 34.0 14.6 11.5
2012 488 33.0 14.7 15.2
2013 499 34.0 14.6 13
2014 519 35.0 14.8 18.9
2015 503 35.0 14.3 22.5
2016 481 34.0 14.1 23.7
2017 482 33.0 14.6 23.9
2018 486 34.0 14.2 30.9
2019 485 33.6 14.4 25.2
2020 478 32.6 14.6 23.6
2021 471 31.6 14.9 22.7
2022 462 33.0 14.0 19
2023 477 29.0 16.4 30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orange Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $103 (1.4%) $7,050 (98.6%) $7,153
2019 $145 (1.8%) $7,705 (98.2%) $7,850
2020 $155 (1.9%) $7,936 (98.1%) $8,092
2021 $275 (3.4%) $7,824 (96.6%) $8,099
2022 $757 (8.5%) $8,178 (91.5%) $8,936
2023 $1,227 (12.8%) $8,373 (87.2%) $9,601

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orange Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 111th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange Park Elementary School)9392
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6861
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange Park Elementary School)9691
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay)7166
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Park Elementary School)9466
 28%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange Park Elementary School)9980
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clay)6968
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Park Elementary School)9274
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6262
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange Park Elementary School)9583
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clay)6459
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Orange Park Elementary School)10092
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Clay)6363
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Park Elementary School)8581
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6464
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange Park Elementary School)9793
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clay)7072
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485477
 1.6%
African American3322
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian1911
 42.1%
Hispanic5361
 15.1%
Pacific Islander01
White346349
 0.9%
Two or More Races3433
 2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%30%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange Park Elementary School

Yes! Orange Park Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended Orange Park Elementary School.

Students at Orange Park Elementary School are 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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