Hidden Oaks Elementary School in Orlando, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hidden Oaks Elementary School is a suburban public school in Orlando, Florida that is part of Orange County Public Schools. It serves 403 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

403 Students

35 Teachers

9051 Suburban Dr

Orlando, FL 32829 View local requests

http://hiddenoakses.ocps.net/

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Hidden Oaks Elementary School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

79%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hidden Oaks Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 14, 2026

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