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Sally Ride Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

1865^th

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 17% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Sally Ride Elementary in Orlando, FL, is a public school serving 399 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Orange County school district, where a high percentage of families (63.66%) qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has faced persistent academic challenges, ranking in the bottom 17th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Endeavor Elementary (80th percentile) and Wetherbee Elementary (76th percentile).

The most critical issue at Sally Ride is its high and rising chronic absenteeism rate, which reached 36.2% in 2023-2024—far above the rates at higher-performing neighbors like Wetherbee (21.5%) and Southwood Elementary (25.5%). This trend is especially concerning because it has increased from 22.3% in 2019-2020, and it directly impacts test scores, as students who miss school frequently fall behind. Despite spending a relatively high $14,836 per student and maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1, the school's academic results remain low, suggesting that attendance issues are undermining these resources. For comparison, Wetherbee spends $10,309 per student with larger class sizes but achieves much better outcomes.

There is a bright spot in 5th-grade science, where Sally Ride's proficiency rate of 61% in 2024-2025 exceeded the state average (55%) and nearly matched the district average (62%), indicating a potential strength in that subject area. However, the school's overall performance is more aligned with other struggling, high-poverty schools like Lancaster Elementary (14th percentile) and Winegard Elementary (10th percentile). In contrast, local charter schools like Cornerstone Academy Charter and Pinecrest Preparatory Charter have much lower absenteeism rates and rank in the top 20-30% statewide, highlighting the impact of school culture and attendance on success.

399

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,836

Per pupil spending ?

63.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9601 11th Ave
Orlando, FL 32824

(407) 858-3100

District: Orange

Students who attend Sally Ride Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Judson B Walker Middle
High:	Cypress Creek High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.7%

White:

14.8%

African American:

14.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 22nd percentile in 2016 → 17th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (47% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

1,865^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 17%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 22% (2016) to bottom 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

138^th 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	22.2	1865 of 2240	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	30.3	1639 of 2258	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.2	1646 of 2256	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.0	1717 of 2240	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.4	1278 of 2219	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.3	1118 of 2247	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.6	1228 of 2182	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.3	1625 of 2118	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	19.6	1791 of 2112	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	25.0	1619 of 2087	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	23.9	1653 of 2064	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	18.0	1773 of 2029	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	22.4	1610 of 1984	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	17.4	1740 of 1985	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	25.6	1521 of 1919	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	35.6	1290 of 1847	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	16.1	1584 of 1789	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	19.1	1526 of 1786	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	27.0	1268 of 1688	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science50%-10 vs state

Math47%-18 vs state

English Language Arts45%-15 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, April 14, 2025

If there was a word beyond excellent, I would use it to describe Sally Ride Elementary School. My child, one with learning difficulties, only received the best attention from all the administrative staff. He received an excellent education from all the teaching staff and all the help of the support staff, which led him to be able to graduate from 5th grade without difficulties.
I am and will always be grateful to all the staff during these 5 years, I wish them all the best of success and I recommend this school 100. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 5, 2018

This school tries very hard but just does not run itself in a professional manner. The car line is crazy. It seems like students are aloud to act terrible in the classroom. I feel sorry for the teachers, honestly. I'm hoping the new school they are building will up morale and involvement. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sally Ride Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9601 11th Ave	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 858-3100	399	29	13.7	63.7%	59 (14.8%)	56 (14.0%)	254 (63.7%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.8%)	22.2	1865^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.7%		30.3	1639^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.4%	226	53.0	46.0	39.0				52.0	45.0	44.0				50.0						$14,836	$1,821	$13,014
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	8503 Daetwyler Dr	Orlando	32827	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 856-8359	296	18	16.4	39.2%	39 (13.2%)	52 (17.6%)	184 (62.2%)	9 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	86.9	213^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.5%		90.5	153^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	93.2%	60	73.0	86.0	75.0	87.0	78.0	86.0	82.0	79.0	89.0	96.0	100.0		75.0	90.0	100.0			95.0	$10,073	$34	$10,038
Wetherbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 E Wetherbee Rd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 850-5130	939	56	16.7	30.6%	124 (13.2%)	126 (13.4%)	568 (60.5%)	103 (11.0%)	7 (0.7%)	5 (0.5%)	6 (0.6%)	73.5	542^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.8%		69.7	649^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.3%	107	74.0	69.0	69.0				75.0	73.0	68.0				71.0						$10,309	$724	$9,585
Winegard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7055 Winegard Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3200	650	44	14.7	64.3%	44 (6.8%)	113 (17.4%)	465 (71.5%)	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (1.7%)	15.7	2026^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.6%		18.7	1956^th of 2258 public elementary schools	13.4%	70	32.0	32.0	51.0				38.0	37.0	48.0				53.0						$13,108	$1,714	$11,395
Lancaster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Sheryl Ann Dr	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3131	646	37	17.4	68.3%	22 (3.4%)	92 (14.2%)	514 (79.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	19.8	1930^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.8%		25.5	1770^th of 2258 public elementary schools	21.6%	160	41.0	42.0	36.0				52.0	63.0	38.0				42.0						$10,743	$1,378	$9,364
Southwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12600 Bisted Dr	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-2230	481	32	15.0	47.6%	69 (14.3%)	85 (17.7%)	275 (57.2%)	36 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.9%)	60.4	863^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	61.5%		68.1	686^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.6%	177	79.0	72.0	57.0				79.0	58.0	55.0				63.0						$13,498	$879	$12,618
Cornerstone Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	906 Waltham Ave	Belle Isle	32809	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 608-7171	1,094	60	18.2	33.4%	507 (46.3%)	93 (8.5%)	375 (34.3%)	70 (6.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.2%)	77.5	442^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	80.3%		82.4	357^th of 2258 public elementary schools	84.2%	85	78.0	74.0	63.0	80.0	78.0	77.0	83.0	77.0	72.0	80.0	48.0	84.0	68.0	48.0	88.0	100.0	97.0	79.0	$8,561	$171	$8,390
Meadow Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Rhode Island Woods Cir	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3140	571	39	14.6	59.4%	34 (6.0%)	97 (17.0%)	420 (73.6%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	30.4	1656^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.1%		41.9	1297^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.6%	359	57.0	53.0	44.0				67.0	41.0	47.0				44.0						$14,310	$1,960	$12,351
Waterbridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11100 Galvin Dr	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3190	644	35	18.4	40.7%	82 (12.7%)	82 (12.7%)	455 (70.7%)	15 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	44.2	1291^st of 2240 public elementary schools	42.4%		36.9	1448^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.9%	157	57.0	51.0	52.0				69.0	58.0	61.0				58.0						$10,515	$578	$9,937
Shenandoah Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4827 S Conway Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3180	403	28	14.3	50.4%	118 (29.3%)	36 (8.9%)	234 (58.1%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	49.6	1150^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.7%		43.6	1258^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.3%	108	66.0	54.0	59.0				67.0	46.0	57.0				67.0						$15,643	$1,126	$14,517

Frequently Asked Questions about Sally Ride Elementary

How many students attend Sally Ride Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 399 students attended Sally Ride Elementary.

Is Sally Ride Elementary a good school?

Sally Ride Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Sally Ride Elementary in?

Orange

What schools do graduates of Sally Ride Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sally Ride Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Judson B Walker Middle
High : Cypress Creek High

What is the racial makeup of Sally Ride Elementary?

Students at Sally Ride Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 15% White, 14% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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