Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Lake Gem Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1752^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lake Gem Elementary is a public school in Orlando, FL, serving 565 students in grades PK-5 within the Orange district, where a majority of families (58.6%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high level of economic need.

A standout strength at Lake Gem is 5th-grade science, where 58% of students were proficient in 2025-2026—a strong upward trend from 42% the previous year and notably higher than nearby schools like Rolling Hills Elementary (33%) and Spring Lake Elementary (51%). However, the school faces a sharp decline in 4th-grade English Language Arts, with only 38% proficiency in 2025-2026, far below the district (62%) and state (60%) averages, and worse than peers like Hiawassee Elementary (56%) and Prairie Lake Elementary (63%). On a positive note, math scores show consistent improvement across all grades, with 5th-grade math jumping from 40% to 57% proficiency over two years, a trend not seen in many neighboring schools.

Lake Gem also stands out for its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8% (2023-2024), which is significantly better than nearby schools like Rosemont Elementary (39.2%) and Ridgewood Park Elementary (34.1%), and well below the district average of 35.2%. Despite spending more per student ($14,445) than higher-performing neighbors like Prairie Lake ($11,183) and Hiawassee ($12,315), the school’s overall state ranking remains in the 22nd percentile. This contrast with Prairie Lake, just 1.07 miles away and ranking in the 63rd percentile, highlights the complex factors influencing academic outcomes.

565

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,445

Per pupil spending ?

58.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4801 Bloodhound St
Orlando, FL 32818

(407) 532-7900

District: Orange

Students who attend Lake Gem Elementary usually attend:

High:

Maynard Evans High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.8%

Hispanic:

13.8%

White:

2.5%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare Lake Gem Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 27th percentile in 2016 → 22nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (49% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

1,752^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 27% (2016) to bottom 22% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

127^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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	26.5	1752 of 2240	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	29.5	1662 of 2258	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.5	1729 of 2256	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.5	1568 of 2240	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.6	1745 of 2219	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.3	1830 of 2247	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.1	1541 of 2182	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.2	1698 of 2118	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	22.3	1716 of 2112	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	29.3	1531 of 2087	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	29.5	1524 of 2064	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.9	1727 of 2029	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.3	1554 of 1984	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.7	1332 of 1985	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.9	1118 of 1919	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.3	938 of 1847	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.7	988 of 1789	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	33.9	1246 of 1786	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	26.1	1288 of 1688	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science58%~ state avg

Math51%-14 vs state

English Language Arts45%-16 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Lake Gem Elementary and help other families decide.

Rate Lake Gem Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Lake Gem Elementary

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Lake Gem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Bloodhound St	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-7900	565	40	14.1	58.6%	14 (2.5%)	451 (79.8%)	78 (13.8%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.1%)	26.5	1752^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	21.8%		29.5	1662^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	26.4%	90	49.0	38.0	48.0	48.0	48.0	57.0	58.0	$14,445	$1,777	$12,669
Prairie Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8723 Hackney Prairie Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 884-2220	776	48	16.1	49.0%	121 (15.6%)	407 (52.4%)	167 (21.5%)	40 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	36 (4.6%)	62.3	829^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.0%		53.1	1038^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.0%	209	66.0	63.0	61.0	72.0	68.0	62.0	69.0	$11,183	$1,247	$9,937
Pinewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3005 N Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 532-7930	497	32	15.5	70.2%	11 (2.2%)	382 (76.9%)	91 (18.3%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	33.8	1569^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.0%		35.9	1476^th of 2258 public elementary schools	34.6%	93	47.0	45.0	46.0	47.0	66.0	58.0	63.0	$14,812	$2,535	$12,278
Ridgewood Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 Pioneer Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6510	484	30	16.1	71.7%	10 (2.1%)	325 (67.1%)	141 (29.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	25.2	1784^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.4%		33.5	1540^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.8%	244	33.0	48.0	45.0	51.0	52.0	52.0	56.0	$12,711	$2,191	$10,521
Spring Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1105 Sarah Lee Ln	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5047	445	31	14.3	61.8%	59 (13.3%)	44 (9.9%)	328 (73.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	22.3	1863^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	16.8%		23.1	1823^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	19.3%	40	36.0	45.0	40.0	57.0	52.0	45.0	51.0	$13,942	$2,012	$11,929
Rolling Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4903 Donovan St	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6530	515	36	14.3	72.2%	22 (4.3%)	392 (76.1%)	86 (16.7%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.7%)	24.9	1793^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	20.0%		16.6	1997^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.6%	204	49.0	54.0	31.0	54.0	64.0	41.0	33.0	$15,067	$3,195	$11,871
Ucp Pine Hills Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5800 Golf Club Pkwy	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	204	13	15.6	4.4%	3 (1.5%)	132 (64.7%)	62 (30.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	8.5	2162^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.5%		7.1	2195^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.8%	33	39.0	26.0	44.0	21.0	32.0	32.0	40.0	$14,348	$00	$14,348
Hiawassee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Hennepin Blvd	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6410	619	34	18.2	73.7%	16 (2.6%)	526 (85.0%)	62 (10.0%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	34.5	1542^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.2%		32.6	1568^th of 2258 public elementary schools	30.6%	26	53.0	56.0	49.0	61.0	56.0	50.0	48.0	$12,315	$1,884	$10,430
Rosemont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4650 Point Look Out Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 522-6050	640	34	18.8	77.7%	29 (4.5%)	491 (76.7%)	100 (15.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (1.9%)	45.6	1254^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.0%		33	1556^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.1%	302	55.0	64.0	53.0	64.0	63.0	54.0	57.0	$11,897	$1,919	$9,979
Citrus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	87 N Clarke Rd	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 445-5475	506	32	15.8	55.5%	57 (11.3%)	295 (58.3%)	94 (18.6%)	35 (6.9%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (3.0%)	57.6	945^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.8%		59.2	900^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.1%	45	67.0	57.0	68.0	69.0	55.0	58.0	76.0	$12,421	$1,358	$11,064

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Gem Elementary

How many students attend Lake Gem Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 565 students attended Lake Gem Elementary.

Is Lake Gem Elementary a good school?

Lake Gem Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Gem Elementary?

Students at Lake Gem Elementary are 80% African American, 14% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Lake Gem Elementary in?

Orange

What schools do graduates of Lake Gem Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lake Gem Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Maynard Evans High

Rate Lake Gem Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Elementary School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Orlando, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Lake Gem Elementary!

Latest Florida data All new data »

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.