Oak Hill Elementary School Orlando FL Overview (2026 List)

About Oak Hill Elementary

Oak Hill Elementary School is at 11 South Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32835, in the Oak Hill and Metrowest corridor on the city's west side within Orange County Public Schools. The school serves Pre-K through fifth grade as a traditional non-charter public campus. There are 453 students enrolled. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1, better than the district average. Boys make up 54% of the student body and girls 46%. State testing shows 44% of students reached math proficiency and 44% reached reading proficiency. Oak Hill Elementary runs a Gifted and Talented program and has one school counselor on staff, with a campus leadership team that emphasizes EMPOWER as a guiding principle — fostering open communication, nurturing individual talents, and building a school community where every child reaches their fullest potential. Oak Hill Elementary draws students through OCPS attendance zone boundaries for the South Hiawassee Road corridor. Homes near campus commonly list near $400,000, consistent with current Orlando market conditions. As part of Orange County Public Schools, Oak Hill is a community school for families exploring the best elementary schools in Florida.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%

Reading 44%

State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 44% in Reading.

29

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

456

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.36%

Asian 3.51%

Hispanic 42.76%

Black 44.3%

Two+ Races 1.97%

Native Am. 0.44%

White

6.36%

Asian

3.51%

Hispanic

42.76%

Black

44.3%

Two+ Races

1.97%

Native Am.

0.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 456

47.59%

217 Female

52.41%

239 Male

Student Population

456 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

456 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Oak Hill Elementary Contact Information

Address

11 S HIAWASSEE RD, ORLANDO, FL 32835

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Phone

(407) 296-6470

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Website

http://oakhilles.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

Oak Hill Elementary opened the current school year with its new leadership team framing the campus culture around the EMPOWER principle — nurturing individual talents and building community through open communication with families. The school participated in OCPS's Resiliency Day celebration, the Black History Month "Still I Rise" showcase, and the Let's Read reading challenge. The school's first bell rings at 8:40 AM and the campus serves the South Hiawassee Road residential community with 453 students and 30 teachers. Families can connect through ParentSquare and the official school website at oakhilles.ocps.net.

FAQ

Q1. What does EMPOWER mean at Oak Hill Elementary?

Ans. EMPOWER is the guiding principle at Oak Hill Elementary, reflecting the school's commitment to helping every student reach their fullest potential academically and personally. The campus leadership team frames everything from classroom instruction to family communication around the idea that empowering students means nurturing individual talents and building community alongside academic excellence.

Q2. Does Oak Hill Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Orange County Public Schools does offer a Gifted and Talented program at Oak Hill Elementary. The program is available to qualifying students at all grade levels. Families interested in the referral process should contact the school at 11 South Hiawassee Road or speak directly to the classroom teacher.

Q3. Does Oak Hill Elementary offer extracurricular programs?

Ans. Oak Hill Elementary provides Gifted and Talented programs, UIL academic teams, and student council opportunities through its district. Families can contact the school office to learn about current after-school clubs and participation details.

Q4. How does Oak Hill Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. Oak Hill Elementary uses ParentSquare for school-wide communications and the official school website at oakhilles.ocps.net for news and resources. The campus leadership team specifically emphasizes that families should not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns, calling it a top priority.

Q5. What middle school do Oak Hill Elementary students attend?

Ans. Oak Hill Elementary students typically continue to Gotha Middle School or another OCPS middle school serving the South Hiawassee Road corridor, then on to an OCPS high school. Families should confirm the current feeder assignment with OCPS enrollment.

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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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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