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Waterford Elementary

12950 LAKE UNDERHILL RD, ORLANDO, FL 32828

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 667 of 2461 in Florida

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Waterford Elementary

12950 LAKE UNDERHILL RD, ORLANDO, FL 32828

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 667 of 2461 in Florida

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About Waterford Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 67% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
538
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 25.09%
Asian 4.28%
Hispanic 55.39%
Black 10.41%
Two+ Races 4.65%
Native Am. 0%
White
25.09%
Asian
4.28%
Hispanic
55.39%
Black
10.41%
Two+ Races
4.65%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 538
47.03%
253 Female
52.97%
285 Male

Student Population

538 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

538 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Waterford Elementary Contact Information

Address

12950 LAKE UNDERHILL RD, ORLANDO, FL 32828

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Phone

(407) 249-6410

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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

Waterford Elementary continues to hold its position as one of Orange County Public Schools' more consistent academic performers in the east Orlando corridor. The school participated in the OCPS "Let's Read!" reading challenge for the spring semester and is included in the district's annual Stellar Awards cycle for teacher recognition. Parent reviews for the current school year note the school's warm community atmosphere and the visibility of its administration during school events, which families consistently cite as a point of distinction.

FAQ

Q1. Does Waterford Elementary offer a GATE program?

Ans. Waterford Elementary does run a Gifted and Talented Education program through Orange County Public Schools. The school has consistently earned recognition for teacher quality, and the GATE program benefits from that instructional depth. Families interested in the referral process should speak with the classroom teacher or call the school at (407) 249-6410.

Q2. What are Waterford Elementary's school colors and mascot?

Ans. Waterford Elementary's mascot is WES the Wildcat, and the school's colors are blue and green. The Wildcat identity runs through school events, recognition programs, and the community culture that families describe as welcoming and stable year over year at the campus.

Q3. How does Waterford Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. Waterford Elementary uses ParentSquare as its main family communication platform, with the Skyward Family Access portal available for grades and attendance. Principal Danielle Arbelaez-Willis and the front office team can be reached at (407) 249-6410 during school hours for direct questions about programs, events, and enrollment.

Q4. What enrichment programs does Waterford Elementary offer?

Ans. Waterford Elementary participates in the OCPS "Let's Read!" district-wide reading challenge and other district enrichment initiatives throughout the year.

Q5. What middle school do Waterford Elementary students attend?

Ans. Waterford Elementary fifth graders typically matriculate to Discovery Middle School then Timber 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

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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