Lawton Chiles Elementary School Orlando FL Overview (2026 List)

About Lawton Chiles Elementary

Lawton Chiles Elementary School is at 11001 Bloomfield Drive, Orlando, FL, in a residential community in southwest Orlando under Orange County Public Schools. The school serves Pre-K through fifth grade as a traditional non-charter public campus. There are 526 students enrolled. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1, better than the district average. Boys make up 52% of the student body and girls 48%. State testing shows 46% of students reached math proficiency and 45% reached reading proficiency, both near Florida state averages. Lawton Chiles Elementary is home to the He-Coons, led by Principal Allison Garske, who brings six years of campus leadership experience and a focus on ensuring every student graduates prepared and inspired, with a school culture that prizes strong family partnerships and consistent communication through ParentSquare. Lawton Chiles Elementary draws students through OCPS attendance zone boundaries for the Bloomfield Drive residential corridor. Local housing values near campus average around $400,000, consistent with current Orlando market data. Among PK-5 public schools in southwest Orlando, Lawton Chiles is a recognized neighborhood campus for families exploring the best elementary schools in Florida.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%

Reading 45%

State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 45% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

526

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 17.3%

Asian 1.71%

Hispanic 63.12%

Black 14.26%

Two+ Races 3.23%

Native Am. 0.38%

White

17.3%

Asian

1.71%

Hispanic

63.12%

Black

14.26%

Two+ Races

3.23%

Native Am.

0.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 526

47.53%

250 Female

52.47%

276 Male

Student Population

526 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

526 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lawton Chiles Elementary Contact Information

Address

11001 BLOOMFIELD DR, ORLANDO, FL 32825

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Phone

(407) 737-1470

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Website

http://lawtonchileses.ocps.net/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lawton Chiles Elementary kicked off the second half of the school year with Field Day preparations and a series of spring events, including Read Across America activities and a debate club event where students practiced public speaking. Principal Allison Garske shared updates with He-Coon families through ParentSquare, including a spring events calendar with multiple upcoming activities through April. The school participated in the OCPS Let's Read reading challenge and remained active in OCPS's family engagement programming. Garske's ongoing focus on building a school where every He-Coon feels at home continues to shape the campus culture through the current semester.

FAQ

Q1. What is the school's mascot and identity at Lawton Chiles Elementary?

Ans. Lawton Chiles Elementary is home to the He-Coons, a mascot that reflects the school's connection to Florida's natural environment and the legacy of the late Governor Lawton Chiles, after whom the school is named.

Q2. Does Lawton Chiles Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Lawton Chiles Elementary does offer a Gifted and Talented program through Orange County Public Schools.

Q3. What extracurricular programs does Lawton Chiles Elementary run?

Ans. Lawton Chiles Elementary holds regular enrichment programming and community events throughout the year. The school has a School Advisory Council that meets regularly, giving parents a direct voice in school planning.

Q4. What is the school's approach to family communication?

Ans. Lawton Chiles Elementary uses ParentSquare as its main family communication platform.

Q5. What middle school do Lawton Chiles Elementary students attend?

Ans. Lawton Chiles Elementary students typically continue to Legacy Middle School, located about 0.6 miles from the campus, then on to University High School. Both are part of the OCPS corridor serving the Bloomfield Drive community in southwest Orlando.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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