Summary:
Deerwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 483 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Orange County School District, Deerwood Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing it among the top 318 elementary schools in Florida.
Deerwood Elementary's strong academic performance is evident, with 66-79% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, compared to the district averages of 52-62% and state averages of 50-61%. This academic excellence contrasts with some nearby schools, such as Lawton Chiles Elementary and Engelwood Elementary, which have lower proficiency rates ranging from 27-64%. Additionally, Deerwood Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.93% White, 9.73% African American, 33.13% Hispanic, 3.31% Asian, and 3.17% other races, which is more pronounced compared to some nearby schools with higher concentrations of Hispanic or African American students.
While Deerwood Elementary's academic performance and diversity stand out, the school has also experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.2% in 2018-2019 to 33.3% in 2019-2020, and reaching 25.7% in the 2022-2023 school year. This trend is not unique to Deerwood Elementary, as nearby schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 48.1%. The higher spending per student at Deerwood Elementary, ranging from $12,579 to $14,226, may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes, but the relationship between spending and student performance is complex and influenced by various factors.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Orange
SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,579
Students who attend Deerwood Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.0
Number of students: 483
Racial breakdown:
White:
50.9%
Hispanic:
33.1%
African American:
9.7%
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Asian:
3.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
Pacific Islander:
1.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46%
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