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Winter Springs Elementary School

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Winter Springs Elementary School ranks 1244 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1244^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Winter Springs Elementary School is a public school in Winter Springs, FL, serving 501 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the high-performing Seminole district, though it faces significant challenges due to a high level of economic disadvantage, with over 75% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Academically, the school shows a mixed picture. A notable strength is in 4th grade math, where 69% of students were proficient, matching the district average and exceeding the state average. However, this success is not sustained, as 5th grade math proficiency drops to just 40%, well below both district and state averages. This "5th grade math cliff" is a systemic issue seen across many nearby schools, including Casselberry Elementary and Layer Elementary, suggesting a broader curriculum challenge rather than a problem unique to Winter Springs. The school's overall ranking places it in the 44th percentile, a stark contrast to Keeth Elementary, just three miles away, which ranks in the 86th percentile and serves a much more affluent population.

Chronic absenteeism is a persistent and actionable challenge, with a rate of 25.2%—far higher than top-performing nearby schools like Choices In Learning Charter (7.4%) and Keeth Elementary (13.7%). Despite spending $11,359 per student—more than many peers—the school has not seen proportional academic returns, likely due to the compounding effects of poverty and attendance issues. Reducing absenteeism represents the most promising lever for improvement, as consistent instruction is critical for building foundational skills in math and reading.

501

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,359

Per pupil spending ?

75.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

701 W State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708

(407) 320-0650

District: Seminole

Students who attend Winter Springs Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Winter Springs High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.9%

White:

30.5%

African American:

13.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 40th percentile in 2016 → 44th in 2026

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Seminole's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

1,244^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to bottom 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 41Elementary Schools in the Seminole

8^th of 70Seminole 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	46.3	1244 of 2240	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.2	1354 of 2258	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.1	922 of 2256	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.0	947 of 2240	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.9	1115 of 2219	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.3	1285 of 2247	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.0	1126 of 2182	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.4	810 of 2118	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.3	886 of 2112	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	40.6	1249 of 2087	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	55.7	906 of 2064	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.7	756 of 2029	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.7	777 of 1984	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.3	799 of 1985	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.3	596 of 1919	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.4	761 of 1847	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	36.3	1217 of 1789	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.6	1105 of 1786	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.1	944 of 1688	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science62%~ state avg

English Language Arts58%~ state avg

Math58%-5 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

My son is a 3rd grader is WSES and all I will say is that the ONLY Thing the school cares about is how many students pass the FCAT, They care nothing for a student who is less than perfect and will willingly let them fall, They have no Human element to there way of teaching 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 English Language Arts 9th 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	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
Winter Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	701 W State Road 434	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 320-0650	501	35	14.3	75.6%	153 (30.5%)	65 (13.0%)	245 (48.9%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.8%)	46.3	1244^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.5%		40.2	1354^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.0%	110	54.0	66.0	57.0					55.0	69.0	40.0	100.0			62.0					$11,359	$1,070	$10,289
Longwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Orange Ave	Longwood	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-5250	573	39	14.6	64.7%	224 (39.1%)	61 (10.6%)	240 (41.9%)	15 (2.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)	63.7	794^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.6%		57.1	949^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.0%	155	70.0	63.0	74.0					61.0	67.0	48.0	97.0			70.0					$11,057	$1,138	$9,919
Layer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4201 Sr 419	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 871-8050	543	42	12.9	49.5%	188 (34.6%)	64 (11.8%)	208 (38.3%)	32 (5.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (8.5%)	83.1	308^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.3%		72.4	572^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	74.7%	264	84.0	85.0	79.0					74.0	92.0	58.0	100.0			72.0					$12,208	$588	$11,621
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Shepard Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-6650	503	37	13.5	62.2%	203 (40.4%)	33 (6.6%)	206 (41.0%)	16 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.9%)	71.1	603^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.1%		70.5	624^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.4%	21	70.0	82.0	71.0					62.0	81.0	55.0	100.0			69.0					$12,234	$1,008	$11,227
Casselberry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1075 Crystal Bowl Cir	Casselberry	32707	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 746-2550	716	48	14.9	68.0%	252 (35.2%)	80 (11.2%)	321 (44.8%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (6.7%)	71.2	595^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.4%		72	581^st of 2258 public elementary schools	74.3%	14	78.0	65.0	66.0					89.0	74.0	33.0	91.0			65.0					$10,894	$993	$9,900
Choices In Learning Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	1100 East State Road 434	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 302-1005	685	41	16.7	17.7%	294 (42.9%)	31 (4.5%)	179 (26.1%)	129 (18.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.9%)	95.6	21^st of 2240 public elementary schools	99.1%		96.8	18^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.2%	3	92.0	88.0	91.0					92.0	87.0	96.0				89.0					$8,954	$658	$8,295
Seminole Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	3580 N Us Highway 17-92	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 864-8296	547	29	18.8	25.2%	170 (31.1%)	38 (6.9%)	127 (23.2%)	190 (34.7%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	15 (2.7%)	88.4	171^st of 2240 public elementary schools	92.4%		86.2	260^th of 2258 public elementary schools	88.5%	89	85.0	76.0	89.0	88.0	84.0	86.0	93.0	92.0	85.0	85.0		90.0	61.0	67.0	87.0	95.0	88.0	90.0	$8,449	$00	$8,449
Keeth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Tuskawilla Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-5350	535	34	15.9	29.2%	337 (63.0%)	21 (3.9%)	132 (24.7%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.1%)	83.3	304^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.4%		87.5	235^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.6%	69	88.0	79.0	73.0					84.0	75.0	57.0	100.0			79.0					$10,058	$522	$9,537
Sterling Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	905 Eagle Cir S	Casselberry	32707	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-8250	700	49	14.4	54.6%	241 (34.4%)	82 (11.7%)	306 (43.7%)	23 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.6%)	64.4	775^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.4%		60.4	873^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	61.3%	98	74.0	70.0	61.0					79.0	65.0	29.0	100.0			65.0					$11,160	$766	$10,395
English Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	299 Oxford Rd	Fern Park	32730	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 746-2850	637	44	14.4	71.0%	182 (28.6%)	122 (19.2%)	279 (43.8%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.8%)	50.8	1122^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	49.9%		36.8	1456^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.5%	334	67.0	57.0	56.0					64.0	68.0	33.0	100.0			59.0					$11,282	$967	$10,315

Frequently Asked Questions about Winter Springs Elementary School

What district is Winter Springs Elementary School in?

Seminole

What schools do graduates of Winter Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Winter Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Winter Springs High School

What is the racial makeup of Winter Springs Elementary School?

Students at Winter Springs Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 31% White, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Winter Springs Elementary School a good school?

Winter Springs Elementary School ranks 1244^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Winter Springs Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 501 students attended Winter Springs Elementary School.

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