Summary:
In zip code 32801 (Orlando, FL), there is a single elementary school, Lake Eola Charter, a K-8 charter school with a small enrollment of 190 students that serves as the sole educational option for families in this area.
Lake Eola Charter presents a mixed picture for parents. On the positive side, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 27.2%, which is better than both the Orange district average (35.2%) and the state average (31.4%), indicating strong student and family engagement. The school also shows a bright spot in advanced subjects, with 8th graders in the 2024-2025 school year achieving exceptional proficiency in Algebra 1 (85%) and Civics (89%), far exceeding state averages. However, the school’s performance is highly volatile. Its state ranking has fluctuated, moving from the 25th percentile (1 Star) in 2023-2024 to the 46th percentile (2 Stars) in 2024-2025, and then dropping to the 39th percentile (2 Stars) in 2025-2026. The most concerning finding is a dramatic breakdown in middle school math: while 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders perform near district averages in math (53-67% proficient), 8th-grade math proficiency plummets to just 9% in the most recent data, creating a stark contrast with the school’s success in high school-level math.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Lake Eola Charter is a school of extremes. It offers strong elementary-level literacy and exceptional opportunities for advanced 8th graders, but it has a critical weakness in middle school math that requires immediate attention. The school’s inconsistent year-over-year test scores and the paradox of high Algebra 1 proficiency alongside very low 8th-grade math scores suggest potential issues with curriculum alignment or student selection for advanced courses. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.8 and spending of $11,545 per student, the school has resources to build upon, but the volatile academic performance is a significant red flag for families considering this school for the long term.
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