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Wolf Lake Elementary

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Wolf Lake Elementary ranks 428 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

428^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Wolf Lake Elementary in Apopka, FL, is a consistently high-performing public school serving 710 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Orange County school district. This school stands out for its remarkable academic stability, having earned a 4-star rating and ranking in the 78th to 86th percentile among all Florida elementary schools for the past decade. Wolf Lake significantly outperforms most nearby schools, including Clay Springs Elementary, Lovell Elementary, Dream Lake Elementary, Apopka Elementary, Zellwood Elementary, and Rock Springs Elementary. For example, in 5th Grade Science, Wolf Lake achieved 79% proficiency, compared to 55% at Dream Lake and 52% at Zellwood. The only nearby school matching its high performance is Kelly Park School, creating a small pocket of academic excellence in the Apopka area.

One of Wolf Lake’s most striking features is its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, dramatically lower than the Orange district average of 35.2% and the state average of 31.4%. This rate is also far better than nearby schools like Rock Springs (36.0%), Phillis Wheatley Elementary (34.3%), and Zellwood (33.8%), indicating a strong culture of attendance and family engagement. Additionally, Wolf Lake achieves superior results with efficient resource use, spending $11,690 per student—less than lower-performing neighbors like Dream Lake ($13,303) and Rock Springs ($13,086). The school has also seen a positive trend in its student demographics, with the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch dropping from 48.6% in 2022-2023 to 38.7% in 2024-2025.

While Wolf Lake is a top-tier choice in the Orange district, it is worth noting that Round Lake Charter School, located just 6 miles away in the Lake County district, serves as a powerful benchmark with a 5-star rating and 94th percentile ranking. Wolf Lake’s performance is excellent, but it still trails Round Lake Charter in nearly every subject and grade level, highlighting the competitive educational landscape in the greater Apopka area. Overall, Wolf Lake Elementary is defined by its consistent academic excellence, low absenteeism, and efficient use of resources, making it a standout school for families in the community.

710

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,690

Per pupil spending ?

38.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1771 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712

(407) 464-3342

District: Orange

Students who attend Wolf Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wolf Lake Middle
High:	Apopka High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

31.0%

African American:

30.3%

White:

30.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (74% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Florida elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

428^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	78.1	428 of 2240	80.9%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	478 of 2258	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	453 of 2256	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	374 of 2240	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.1	479 of 2219	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	445 of 2247	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	79.2	422 of 2182	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.9	402 of 2118	81.0%	★★★★☆
2017	83.9	295 of 2112	86.0%	★★★★☆
2016	79.4	394 of 2087	81.1%	★★★★☆
2014	79.0	383 of 2064	81.4%	★★★★☆
2013	76.8	416 of 2029	79.5%	★★★★☆
2012	75.3	449 of 1984	77.4%	★★★★☆
2011	76.3	438 of 1985	77.9%	★★★★☆
2010	73.1	494 of 1919	74.3%	★★★★☆
2009	70.3	529 of 1847	71.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science79%+19 vs state

English Language Arts74%+14 vs state

Math73%+9 vs state

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wolf Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1771 W Ponkan Rd	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 464-3342	710	44	16.1	38.7%	214 (30.1%)	215 (30.3%)	220 (31.0%)	25 (3.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.6%)	78.1	428^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.9%		76.7	478^th of 2258 public elementary schools	78.8%	50	71.0	74.0	77.0				66.0	75.0	77.0				79.0					$11,690	$684	$11,007
Kelly Park School	Public	PK, KG-8	4700 Jason Dwelley Pkwy	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	1,073	67	16.0	29.7%	421 (39.2%)	223 (20.8%)	328 (30.6%)	29 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	66 (6.2%)	78.2	424^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.1%		80.9	389^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.8%	35	75.0	77.0	72.0	71.0	74.0	70.0	77.0	81.0	79.0	72.0	59.0	88.0	79.0	66.0	100.0		84.0	$11,251	$767	$10,483
Rock Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Rock Springs Rd	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 884-2242	682	45	15.1	57.9%	181 (26.5%)	113 (16.6%)	332 (48.7%)	18 (2.6%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	31 (4.5%)	39.5	1414^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.9%		33.6	1535^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.0%	121	54.0	52.0	53.0				65.0	55.0	55.0				56.0					$13,086	$1,710	$11,376
Apopka Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Vick Rd	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 884-2200	847	51	16.6	49.5%	163 (19.2%)	309 (36.5%)	322 (38.0%)	25 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (3.0%)	35.2	1519^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.2%		43.6	1257^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.3%	262	54.0	48.0	58.0				49.0	48.0	55.0				61.0					$10,944	$959	$9,984
Zellwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3551 Washington St	Zellwood	32798	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2258	564	33	17.0	51.6%	89 (15.8%)	169 (30.0%)	267 (47.3%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.8%)	34.4	1544^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.1%		36.9	1451^st of 2258 public elementary schools	35.7%	93	61.0	50.0	42.0				58.0	56.0	52.0				52.0					$11,526	$1,443	$10,083
Dream Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 N Park Ave	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2227	674	40	16.8	55.6%	107 (15.9%)	187 (27.7%)	336 (49.9%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.6%)	43.7	1306^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.7%		41.7	1301^st of 2258 public elementary schools	42.4%	5	57.0	52.0	52.0				66.0	71.0	48.0				55.0					$13,303	$1,498	$11,805
Phillis Wheatley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1475 Marvin C Zanders Ave	Apopka	32703	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2250	407	23	17.6	74.9%	17 (4.2%)	252 (61.9%)	122 (30.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.2%)	15.8	2023^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	9.7%		18.6	1959^th of 2258 public elementary schools	13.2%	64	35.0	46.0	34.0				29.0	50.0	43.0				47.0					$12,247	$2,084	$10,163
Clay Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	555 N Wekiwa Springs Rd	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 884-2275	626	38	16.4	51.0%	176 (28.1%)	91 (14.5%)	331 (52.9%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.2%)	48.1	1192^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	46.8%		42.4	1291^st of 2258 public elementary schools	42.8%	99	74.0	53.0	53.0				59.0	55.0	61.0				63.0					$11,890	$1,527	$10,364
Lovell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	815 Roger Williams Rd	Apopka	32703	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2235	655	43	15.2	65.8%	66 (10.1%)	113 (17.3%)	459 (70.1%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	27.6	1725^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.0%		21.8	1852^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	18.0%	127	50.0	38.0	36.0				61.0	56.0	56.0				47.0					$12,566	$2,251	$10,316
Round Lake Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	31333 Round Lake Rd	Mount Dora	32757	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 385-4399	1,240	79	15.6	28.6%	870 (70.2%)	70 (5.6%)	215 (17.3%)	29 (2.3%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	49 (4.0%)	89.8	137^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.9%		91.1	129^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.3%	8	77.0	88.0	82.0	82.0	79.0	78.0	86.0	93.0	86.0	95.0	71.0	95.0	73.0	76.0	100.0	100.0	95.0	$8,943	$97	$8,847

Frequently Asked Questions about Wolf Lake Elementary

What district is Wolf Lake Elementary in?

Orange

How many students attend Wolf Lake Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 710 students attended Wolf Lake Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Wolf Lake Elementary?

Students at Wolf Lake Elementary are 31% Hispanic, 30% African American, 30% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Wolf Lake Elementary a good school?

Wolf Lake Elementary ranks 428^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Wolf Lake Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Wolf Lake Middle
High : Apopka High

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