Lake Placid Elementary School

Summary:

Lake Placid Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 594 students in grades PK-5 in Lake Placid, Florida, which is part of the Highlands School District. While the school has seen increased spending per student, it faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Specifically, Lake Placid Elementary School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 15.1% in 2019-2020 to 33.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby Sun 'n Lake Elementary, Memorial Elementary, and Woodlawn Elementary schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, while improving in some areas, generally lag behind the Highlands district and the state of Florida averages.

Furthermore, Lake Placid Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 80.47% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. This high rate of low-income students may be a contributing factor to the school's lower performance. While the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $8,748 in 2019-2020 to $15,057 in 2022-2023, this has not yet translated into significant improvements in student outcomes, suggesting a need to explore more effective ways to utilize these resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 101 Green Dragon Dr
       Lake Placid, FL  33852


(863) 699-5070

District: Highlands

SchoolDigger Rank:
833rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,057 Help


Students who attend Lake Placid Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Placid Middle School
High:    Lake Placid High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.6%
Hispanic:
33.5%
African American:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Placid Elementary School ranks better than 63.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Highlands School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lake Placid Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.6%), Hispanic (33.5%), African American (19.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Placid Elementary School is 17.4, which is the 3rd best among 9 elementary schools in the Highlands School District. (See more...)
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Compare Lake Placid Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Placid Elementary School is $15,057, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Highlands School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Placid Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Highlands:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands 46th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.00 948th 1688 43.8%
2007 58.46 770th 1786 56.9%
2008 64.83 648th 1789 63.8%
2009 59.89 771st 1847 58.3%
2010 67.50 639th 1919 66.7%
2011 51.38 1011th 1985 49.1%
2012 55.67 887th 1984 55.3%
2013 52.57 950th 2029 53.2%
2014 39.69 1263rd 2064 38.8%
2016 33.47 1420th 2087 32.0%
2017 28.40 1545th 2112 26.8%
2018 26.74 1611th 2118 23.9%
2019 27.46 1654th 2182 24.2%
2021 18.86 1870th 2247 16.8%
2022 22.05 1788th 2219 19.4%
2023 44.22 1224th 2240 45.4%
2024 61.44 833rd 2256 63.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lake Placid Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 614 231 1 67 11 n/a n/a 0 924
1989 447 178 0 27 9 n/a n/a 0 661
1990 518 146 1 21 8 n/a n/a 0 694
1991 352 107 1 29 6 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 337 131 2 33 6 n/a n/a 0 509
1993 362 161 2 56 7 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 362 179 4 63 5 n/a n/a 0 613
1995 374 164 3 92 3 n/a n/a 0 636
1996 374 164 3 92 3 n/a n/a 0 636
1997 336 151 2 122 5 n/a n/a 0 616
1998 328 159 1 132 6 n/a n/a 0 626
1999 282 148 1 144 7 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 279 131 3 152 5 n/a n/a 0 570
2001 304 119 4 119 2 n/a n/a 0 548
2002 278 121 5 163 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 278 121 5 163 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 298 121 2 156 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 400 114 4 187 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2006 419 111 3 198 1 n/a n/a 0 732
2007 412 106 1 224 3 n/a n/a 31 777
2008 407 122 1 238 2 n/a n/a 32 802
2009 391 92 2 223 2 n/a n/a 23 733
2010 344 94 2 268 3 n/a n/a 26 737
2011 321 94 3 283 3 0 28 0 732
2012 320 107 2 299 7 0 20 0 755
2013 352 127 2 312 3 0 28 0 824
2014 350 141 4 334 2 0 28 0 859
2015 349 140 3 321 1 0 32 0 846
2016 330 157 4 321 1 0 30 0 843
2017 310 145 2 294 1 0 30 0 782
2018 330 139 3 279 3 2 30 0 786
2019 311 129 4 245 6 1 27 0 723
2020 287 110 5 223 7 0 24 0 656
2021 241 111 7 212 8 0 29 0 608
2022 267 106 7 203 10 0 22 0 615
2023 235 118 6 199 7 1 28 0 594

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 924 52.0 17.7 51.9
1989 661 40.0 16.5 49.5
1990 694 39.0 17.7 46.3
1991 495 30.0 16.5 55.4
1992 509 31.0 16.4 42.8
1993 588 28.0 21.0 52.7
1994 613 32.0 19.2 55.6
1995 636 34.0 18.7 55.2
1996 636 34.0 18.7 55.2
1997 616 35.0 17.6 50.3
1998 626 36.0 17.4 58.8
1999 582 35.0 16.6 65.3
2000 570 34.0 16.8 73.7
2001 548 33.0 16.6 70.8
2002 568 34.0 16.7 73.6
2003 568 34.0 16.7 73.6
2004 577 33.0 17.5 68.1
2005 705 46.0 15.3 66.4
2006 732 50.0 14.6 60
2007 777 52.0 14.9 58.4
2008 802 54.0 14.9 67
2009 733 57.7 14.7 68
2010 737 50.0 14.7 73.7
2011 732 48.5 15.0 74.2
2012 755 47.6 15.8 75.9
2013 824 55.0 14.9 76.5
2014 859 53.0 16.2 77.2
2015 846 53.0 15.9 79.8
2016 843 55.0 15.3 80.9
2017 782 47.0 16.6 80.8
2018 786 50.0 15.7 78.1
2019 723 43.0 16.8 86.7
2020 656 39.5 16.6 72.3
2021 608 35.5 17.1 75.2
2022 615 32.0 19.2 74.3
2023 594 34.0 17.4 80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 924 52.0 17.7 51.9
1989 661 40.0 16.5 49.5
1990 694 39.0 17.7 46.3
1991 495 30.0 16.5 55.4
1992 509 31.0 16.4 42.8
1993 588 28.0 21.0 52.7
1994 613 32.0 19.2 55.6
1995 636 34.0 18.7 55.2
1996 636 34.0 18.7 55.2
1997 616 35.0 17.6 50.3
1998 626 36.0 17.4 58.8
1999 582 35.0 16.6 65.3
2000 570 34.0 16.8 73.7
2001 548 33.0 16.6 70.8
2002 568 34.0 16.7 73.6
2003 568 34.0 16.7 73.6
2004 577 33.0 17.5 68.1
2005 705 46.0 15.3 66.4
2006 732 50.0 14.6 60
2007 777 52.0 14.9 58.4
2008 802 54.0 14.9 67
2009 733 57.7 14.7 68
2010 737 50.0 14.7 73.7
2011 732 48.5 15.0 74.2
2012 755 47.6 15.8 75.9
2013 824 55.0 14.9 76.5
2014 859 53.0 16.2 77.2
2015 846 53.0 15.9 79.8
2016 843 55.0 15.3 80.9
2017 782 47.0 16.6 80.8
2018 786 50.0 15.7 78.1
2019 723 43.0 16.8 86.7
2020 656 39.5 16.6 72.3
2021 608 35.5 17.1 75.2
2022 615 32.0 19.2 74.3
2023 594 34.0 17.4 80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Placid Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $911 (11.2%) $7,240 (88.8%) $8,151
2019 $1,815 (20.1%) $7,198 (79.9%) $9,013
2020 $1,299 (14.8%) $7,449 (85.2%) $8,748
2021 $2,208 (22.6%) $7,572 (77.4%) $9,780
2022 $7,052 (48.8%) $7,406 (51.2%) $14,458
2023 $6,387 (42.4%) $8,669 (57.6%) $15,057

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Placid Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1654th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1224th of 2240 Elementary schools
 21.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Elementary School)4636
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)5044
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Placid Elementary School)4538
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Highlands)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Elementary School)4645
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)4947
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Placid Elementary School)4346
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Highlands)6051
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Elementary School)4536
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)4545
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Placid Elementary School)4623
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Highlands)4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Lake Placid Elementary School)4646
   5th Grade Science (Highlands)4347
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students723594
 17.8%
African American129118
 8.5%
American Indian67
 16.7%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic245199
 18.8%
Pacific Islander11
White311235
 24.4%
Two or More Races2728
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.7%80.5%
 6.3%


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Students who attend Lake Placid Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Placid Middle School
High : Lake Placid High School

Students at Lake Placid Elementary School are 40% White, 34% Hispanic, 20% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Lake Placid Elementary School ranks 833rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Lake Placid Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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