OCPS Academic Center for Excellence Orlando FL (2026 List)

About Ocps Academic Center For Excellence

OCPS Academic Center For Excellence is at 701 West Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32805, in the historic Parramore neighborhood in the heart of downtown Orlando. The school runs Pre-K through eighth grade as a traditional non-charter public campus and Community Partnership School within Orange County Public Schools. There are 941 students enrolled across elementary and middle school grades. 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 26% of students reached math proficiency and 23% reached reading proficiency. OCPS Academic Center For Excellence is the Lions, operating with a foundation of unity, resilience, and high expectations for every learner in a downtown campus where the school's community partnership model connects students, families, and local organizations around a shared goal of student success. OCPS Academic Center For Excellence draws students through OCPS attendance zone boundaries for the West Livingston Street corridor and its Community Partnership School designation. Homes near campus list near $400,000, consistent with Orlando market data. As an OCPS community school in downtown Orlando, it is a unique campus among the best elementary schools in Florida.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 26%

Reading 23%

State average proficiency is 26% in Math and 23% in Reading.

62

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

941

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.08%

Asian 0.11%

Hispanic 10.95%

Black 82.36%

Two+ Races 3.08%

Native Am. 0.21%

White

3.08%

Asian

0.11%

Hispanic

10.95%

Black

82.36%

Two+ Races

3.08%

Native Am.

0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 941

46.12%

434 Female

53.88%

507 Male

Student Population

941 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

470 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ocps Academic Center For Excellence Contact Information

Address

701 W LIVINGSTON ST, ORLANDO, FL 32803

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Phone

(407) 866-1280

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Website

http://ocpsace.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

OCPS Academic Center For Excellence entered the current school year reinforcing its identity as a Community Partnership School in the heart of the Parramore neighborhood, with leadership emphasizing that excellence is not just a goal but the daily expectation. The school participated in OCPS's Black History Month "Still I Rise" celebration and the Let's Read reading challenge. OCPS ACE's community partnership model continues to bring wraparound resources to the campus through partnerships with local organizations and the City of Orlando. Families can connect through the school website at ocpsace.ocps.net or by calling (407) 866-1280.

FAQ

Q1. What does "Community Partnership School" mean at OCPS Academic Center For Excellence?

Ans. OCPS Academic Center for Excellence operates as a Community Partnership School, which means local organizations, nonprofits, and community partners are formally embedded into the school's daily operations alongside OCPS.

Q2. What grades does the OCPS Academic Center For Excellence serve?

Ans. OCPS Academic Center For Excellence runs Pre-K through 8th grade on a single campus, meaning students can stay at the same school from early childhood all the way through middle school. The school is identified by its Lions mascot and school colors of purple and gold.

Q3. How does OCPS Academic Center For Excellence communicate with families?

Ans. OCPS Academic Center For Excellence uses ParentSquare for school-wide communications and the official school website at ocpsace.ocps.net for news and resources.

Q4. Does OCPS ACE have a GATE program?

Ans. OCPS Academic Center For Excellence offers Gifted and Talented services through Orange County Public Schools. The community partnership model at the school provides additional support infrastructure for all students, including gifted learners who benefit from enrichment beyond the standard curriculum. Families should contact the school directly to find out about the current GT referral cycle.

Q5. What high school do OCPS Academic Center For Excellence students attend after 8th grade?

Ans. After completing 8th grade at OCPS Academic Center For Excellence, students transition to an OCPS high school through the standard enrollment process. Jones High School is the traditional feeder for the Parramore area, though school choice options are available. Families should begin planning the high school transition in 7th grade.

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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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

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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