Palm Lake Elementary
#557 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#8661 of 50,301 nationally
About Palm Lake Elementary
Palm Lake Elementary is a public elementary located in Orlando, in the Orange school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 574 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 557th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 574.
There are 167 schools in Orlando; Palm Lake Elementary ranks 39th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
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 Palm Lake Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palm Lake Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chain of Lakes Middle
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955 students · 1.4 km away
Southwest Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,290 students · 1.6 km away
Olympia High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,901 students · 2.0 km away
Windy Ridge K-8
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,136 students · 2.1 km away
Dr. Phillips High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,964 students · 2.3 km away
Dr. Phillips Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students · 2.5 km away
Westpointe Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
683 students · 4.0 km away
Metrowest Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 4.2 km away
Millennia Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
858 students · 4.9 km away
Tangelo Park Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
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Sneads Elementary School
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Windermere Elementary
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Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palm Lake Elementary a good school?
Palm Lake Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #557 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 Palm Lake Elementary rank in Florida?
Palm Lake Elementary ranks #557 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #8661 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palm Lake Elementary?
Palm Lake Elementary had 574 students in 2025.
Is Palm Lake Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Palm Lake Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palm Lake Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palm Lake Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.