Lawton Chiles Elementary
#1088 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#18194 of 50,301 nationally
About Lawton Chiles Elementary
Lawton Chiles Elementary is a public elementary located in Orlando, in the Orange school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 503 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1088th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 503.
There are 167 schools in Orlando; Lawton Chiles Elementary ranks 69th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lawton Chiles Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lawton Chiles Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Legacy Middle
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710 students · 1.5 km away
Union Park Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 2.3 km away
University High
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2,514 students · 2.8 km away
Union Park Middle
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660 students · 2.8 km away
Waterford Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 3.4 km away
Riverdale Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students · 3.5 km away
Discovery Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students · 3.7 km away
Deerwood Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students · 4.4 km away
Cypress Springs Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
619 students · 4.4 km away
Arbor Ridge K-8
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
756 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
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Peters Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawton Chiles Elementary a good school?
Lawton Chiles Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 60.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1088 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lawton Chiles Elementary rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Elementary ranks #1088 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #18194 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawton Chiles Elementary?
Lawton Chiles Elementary had 503 students in 2025.
Is Lawton Chiles Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Lawton Chiles Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawton Chiles Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lawton Chiles Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.