Panther Lake Elementary School serves 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Panther Lake Elementary School's student population of 676 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Panther Lake Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Panther Lake Elementary School?
676 students attend Panther Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Panther Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panther Lake Elementary School?
Panther Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Panther Lake Elementary School offer ?
Panther Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Panther Lake Elementary School part of?
Panther Lake Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Panther Lake Elementary School located?
Panther Lake Elementary School is located in the Lake Dot neighborhood of Winter Garden, FL.
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