ORLANDO GIFTED ACADEMY

1121 N FERN CREEK AVE ORLANDO FL 32803

About ORLANDO GIFTED ACADEMY

With the needs of gifted students in grades 2-8 in mind, Orlando Gifted Academy opened in 2018, and has quickly become one of the most recognized Elementary Schools in Florida, evidenced by an impressive 95% of students being proficient in math and reading. Its academic rigor is aligned through a magnet curriculum that promotes project-based learning, creativity, and advanced enrichment possibilities through SEM-R and Project M3. With a staggering low student to teacher ratio of 13:1, Orlando Gifted Academy offers an extremely personalized experience for student instruction and educational opportunities. Within Florida, it is ranked within the top 1% of schools and serves as a leader in effectively creating benchmarks for innovation and growth for its students. A recent $52.6 million renovation project will soon allow the campus to accommodate nearly 800 students solidifying its position as the foremost among Elementary Schools with a specific focus on gifted education within Florida.

Contact Information

Address

1121 N FERN CREEK AVE ORLANDO FL 32803

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Phone

(407) 897-6410

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 38% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
383
Total Students
$63170
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 95 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at ORLANDO GIFTED ACADEMY

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

95

of 102 in Florida

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

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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.

Student Demographics

White 48.5%
Asian 17.2%
Hispanic 16.2%
Black 12%
Two+ Races 4.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
48.5%
Asian
17.2%
Hispanic
16.2%
Black
12%
Two+ Races
4.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 383
38%
146 Female
62%
237 Male

Student Population

383 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

284 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Big things are coming! Orlando Gifted Academy is getting a $52.6 million new building with cutting-edge science labs. Plus, it’s been named a 2025 Magnet School of Excellence!

FAQ

1. What grades are served at Orlando Gifted Academy?

Ans. Grades between 2–8 are served.

2. Who can attend Orlando Gifted Academy?

Ans. Students who qualify for gifted education.

3. What makes this school unique?

Ans. It’s the first full-time gifted magnet program in OCPS.

4. What is the focus of learning at Orlando Gifted Academy?

Ans. Advanced curriculum with project-based learning.

5. Does the school offer extracurricular Activities?

Ans. Yes, including clubs and competitions.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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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

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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