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Vista Lakes Elementary

6050 LAKE CHAMPLAIN DR, ORLANDO, FL 32829

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 527 of 2461 in Florida

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Vista Lakes Elementary

6050 LAKE CHAMPLAIN DR, ORLANDO, FL 32829

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 527 of 2461 in Florida

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About Vista Lakes Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 65% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
542
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 18.45%
Asian 6.64%
Hispanic 62.36%
Black 9.23%
Two+ Races 2.95%
Native Am. 0%
White
18.45%
Asian
6.64%
Hispanic
62.36%
Black
9.23%
Two+ Races
2.95%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 542
48.34%
262 Female
51.66%
280 Male

Student Population

542 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

542 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Vista Lakes Elementary Contact Information

Address

6050 LAKE CHAMPLAIN DR, ORLANDO, FL 32829

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Phone

(407) 207-4991

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TOP 527 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vista Lakes Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Vista Lakes Elementary participated in OCPS's 5th Annual School Spirit Run and continues its involvement in the district's "Let's Read!" challenge running through the spring semester. The school's website confirms an active calendar of community events for the current school year. All Vista Lakes Elementary students benefit from OCPS's free meals initiative, and the school remains an active participant in the district's parent engagement programming, including its ESE Parent Survey campaign for families of students with exceptionalities.

FAQ

Q1. Does Vista Lakes Elementary offer a GATE program?

Ans. Vista Lakes Elementary does offer a Gifted and Talented Education program through Orange County Public Schools. The school's strong proficiency rates in both math and reading reflect a campus where academic rigor is a consistent priority. If you believe your child may qualify for GATE, the classroom teacher is the right starting point for the referral process.

Q2. What makes the Vista Lakes community unique for families?

Ans. Vista Lakes Elementary is at the center of the Vista Lakes planned community, a residential area built around a series of lakes with walking paths and parks nearby. Many families at the school live within the planned community itself, which creates a tight-knit neighborhood culture that carries over into parent involvement and school events throughout the year.

Q3. How does Vista Lakes Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. Vista Lakes Elementary uses ParentSquare for announcements, event updates, and direct messaging between teachers and families. The school's website at vistalakeses.ocps.net is also updated regularly. The front office is reachable during school hours for any day-to-day questions.

Q4. What after-school programs does Vista Lakes Elementary offer?

Ans. Vista Lakes Elementary participates in OCPS after-school extended learning programs. The school also keeps regular contact with families through ParentSquare, where program updates and enrollment windows are typically announced.

Q5. What middle school do Vista Lakes Elementary students attend?

Ans. Students completing fifth grade at Vista Lakes Elementary typically continue to South Creek Middle School, then on to Cypress Creek High School.

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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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