Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in Winter Park, FL (zip code 32792), serving grades PK-5 with enrollments from 509 to 645, split between the Seminole and Orange county districts.
Lakemont Elementary is the top academic performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 77th percentile statewide, with the highest English Language Arts proficiency (72-77%) and the lowest economic disadvantage rate (35.45% free/reduced lunch). Brookshire Elementary is a strong value, also achieving a 4-star rating for 2025-2026, with the highest per-student spending ($14,302), the lowest student-teacher ratio (14.1), and standout math scores (80% of 3rd graders proficient). Eastbrook Elementary holds a 3-star rating (53rd percentile) despite being in the highly-ranked Seminole district, while Aloma Elementary is the only 2-star school, with declining rankings, the highest chronic absenteeism (37.3%), and the lowest test scores across nearly all subjects.
Key takeaways: Local school leadership can outweigh district reputation, as Lakemont and Brookshire outperform Eastbrook despite being in the lower-ranked Orange district. Chronic absenteeism strongly correlates with performance—Aloma’s 37.3% rate versus Lakemont’s 23.1% mirrors their academic gap. Spending efficiency matters more than total dollars: Brookshire invests heavily in smaller classes and achieves top results, while Aloma spends more than Eastbrook but has the worst student-teacher ratio (16.9). Within Orange County, Lakemont and Aloma represent a stark achievement gap driven by socioeconomic factors and school culture.
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