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Fern Creek Elementary School

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Fern Creek Elementary School is located in Orlando, FL and is one of 142 elementary schools in Orange School District. It is a public school that serves 321 students in grades PK, K-5.

Fern Creek Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Fern Creek Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, Fern Creek Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Fern Creek Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Orange District Spending

$8,756Per Pupil

The Orange spends $8,756 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Orange District

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School Facts

Public School
Grades PK, K-5
Orange School District

Did not make AYP
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Contact

Fern Creek Elementary School
1121 North Ferncreek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410

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Lake Thonotos, Winter Park, Lockhart, Eatonville, Maitland, Fern Park, Altamonte Spg, Casselberry, Altamonte, Forest City, Tuskawilla, Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Fullerton, Wekiva Spring, Flinternation more...

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About the FCAT

What is it?

The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).

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TestRating
7 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 321

45% 49%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Fern Creek Elementary School had 79% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

Black

43%

White

26%

Hispanic

21%

Asian/Pacific Islander

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11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Fern Creek Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

Fern Creek Elementary School

Brian: I really like Fern Creek. The teachers and staff care for the students. I can say 1st hand how they will do everything in their power to help students. Speaking with my child teachers over the past 3 years they work hard not just to teach but build relationships with them.

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Fern Creek Elementary School

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About This School

Full-time, tuition-free virtual public school in FL

Orange District Spending

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School Facts

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Test Scores

About the FCAT

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How is it Scored?

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How challenging is this school?

TestRating7 out of 10

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