Sun 'n Lake Elementary School

Q: Is Sun 'n Lake Elementary School a good school?

Sun 'n Lake Elementary School ranks 730 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sun 'n Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 618 students in grades PK-5 in Sebring, Florida, which is part of the Highlands District. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in science and English Language Arts, consistently outpacing the district and state averages.

One key metric that differentiates Sun 'n Lake Elementary is its academic proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 53% and 64% for the Highlands District, respectively. This trend continues in higher grades as well. Additionally, 59% of 5th graders were proficient or better in science, significantly higher than the 51% for the Highlands District and 53% for the state. While Sun 'n Lake has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 28.3% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than some nearby schools, such as Fred Wild Elementary (37.8%) and Woodlawn Elementary (31.3%).

Another interesting finding is the school's diverse student population, with 45.31% White, 20.06% African American, and 24.43% Hispanic students, which is more diverse than some nearby schools like Cracker Trail Elementary (63.87% White). This diversity may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and provide a more inclusive learning environment. Additionally, Sun 'n Lake Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $10,756 compared to the state average of $9,593, which may also be a factor in its success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Sebring, FL 33872

(863) 471-5464

District: Highlands

SchoolDigger Rank:
730^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,756

Students who attend Sun 'n Lake Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Avon Park High School
	Hill-Gustat Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 618

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.3%

Hispanic:

24.4%

African American:

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sun 'n Lake Elementary School ranks better than 67.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Highlands School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Sun 'n Lake Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.3%), Hispanic (24.4%), African American (20.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sun 'n Lake Elementary School is 19.3. 6 elementary schools in the Highlands School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sun 'n Lake Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sun 'n Lake Elementary School is $10,756. 6 elementary schools in the Highlands School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sun 'n Lake Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Highlands:

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

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Rank History for Sun 'n Lake Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	48.39	890^th	1688	47.3%
2007	46.91	1001^st	1786	44.0%
2008	46.21	1018^th	1789	43.1%
2009	42.03	1158^th	1847	37.3%
2010	49.84	1033^rd	1919	46.2%
2011	64.89	735^th	1985	63.0%
2012	56.48	866^th	1984	56.4%
2013	55.49	893^rd	2029	56.0%
2014	41.42	1222^nd	2064	40.8%
2016	47.39	1098^th	2087	47.4%
2017	59.39	836^th	2112	60.4%
2018	57.37	874^th	2118	58.7%
2019	70.62	605^th	2182	72.3%
2021	69.01	662^nd	2247	70.5%
2022	53.39	986^th	2219	55.6%
2023	61.74	801^st	2240	64.2%
2024	65.77	730^th	2256	67.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sun 'n Lake Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	508	160	3	49	1	n/a	n/a	0	721
1989	580	165	6	89	0	n/a	n/a	0	840
1990	577	167	7	115	2	n/a	n/a	0	868
1991	503	146	5	92	7	n/a	n/a	0	753
1992	479	143	6	64	6	n/a	n/a	0	698
1993	468	128	7	63	6	n/a	n/a	0	672
1994	436	113	12	67	1	n/a	n/a	0	629
1995	496	148	16	108	2	n/a	n/a	0	770
1996	496	148	16	108	2	n/a	n/a	0	770
1997	465	176	11	117	5	n/a	n/a	0	774
1998	463	188	8	147	5	n/a	n/a	0	811
1999	451	178	10	170	8	n/a	n/a	0	817
2000	434	189	12	187	8	n/a	n/a	0	830
2001	432	176	10	202	7	n/a	n/a	0	827
2002	376	158	10	163	8	n/a	n/a	0	715
2003	376	158	10	163	8	n/a	n/a	0	715
2004	394	152	23	166	5	n/a	n/a	0	740
2005	418	160	24	169	12	n/a	n/a	0	783
2006	429	161	25	181	10	n/a	n/a	0	806
2007	426	163	37	195	8	n/a	n/a	56	885
2008	430	168	41	193	8	n/a	n/a	56	896
2009	318	125	39	149	3	n/a	n/a	37	671
2010	279	147	51	183	2	n/a	n/a	30	692
2011	281	132	47	197	3	0	30	0	690
2012	248	153	49	196	1	0	35	0	682
2013	254	162	49	226	0	0	36	0	727
2014	279	174	43	221	0	1	35	0	753
2015	282	170	35	223	0	0	31	0	741
2016	278	171	36	246	0	0	36	0	767
2017	257	151	36	233	0	0	27	0	704
2018	256	139	37	248	0	0	35	0	715
2019	300	114	33	173	0	0	22	0	642
2020	325	119	32	165	4	0	32	0	677
2021	292	120	38	121	5	1	29	0	606
2022	325	135	32	120	3	2	28	0	645
2023	280	124	29	151	3	2	29	0	618

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 Sun 'n Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	721	40.0	18.0	36.3
1989	840	44.0	19.0	49.5
1990	868	47.0	18.4	48.6
1991	753	44.0	17.1	47.4
1992	698	36.0	19.3	25.8
1993	672	36.0	18.7	35.9
1994	629	35.0	18.0	39.3
1995	770	42.0	18.3	40.5
1996	770	42.0	18.3	40.5
1997	774	46.0	16.8	39.3
1998	811	45.0	18.0	43.6
1999	817	45.0	18.2	51.7
2000	830	48.0	17.3	59.4
2001	827	50.0	16.5	53.3
2002	715	43.0	16.6	55.1
2003	715	43.0	16.6	55.1
2004	740	46.0	16.1	57.8
2005	783	48.0	16.3	59
2006	806	52.0	15.5	51.2
2007	885	53.0	16.7	52.4
2008	896	57.0	15.7	59.5
2009	671	50.8	15.3	62.9
2010	692	45.5	15.2	66.9
2011	690	46.0	15.0	64.6
2012	682	43.0	15.8	67.7
2013	727	46.0	15.8	68.5
2014	753	45.0	16.7	70.8
2015	741	44.0	16.8	77.6
2016	767	44.0	17.4	75.9
2017	704	46.0	15.3	76.7
2018	715	44.0	16.2	71.7
2019	642	37.0	17.3	78.8
2020	677	39.5	17.1	56
2021	606	36.0	16.8	61.7
2022	645	36.0	17.9	63.1
2023	618	32.0	19.3	67

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 Sun 'n Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	721	40.0	18.0	36.3
1989	840	44.0	19.0	49.5
1990	868	47.0	18.4	48.6
1991	753	44.0	17.1	47.4
1992	698	36.0	19.3	25.8
1993	672	36.0	18.7	35.9
1994	629	35.0	18.0	39.3
1995	770	42.0	18.3	40.5
1996	770	42.0	18.3	40.5
1997	774	46.0	16.8	39.3
1998	811	45.0	18.0	43.6
1999	817	45.0	18.2	51.7
2000	830	48.0	17.3	59.4
2001	827	50.0	16.5	53.3
2002	715	43.0	16.6	55.1
2003	715	43.0	16.6	55.1
2004	740	46.0	16.1	57.8
2005	783	48.0	16.3	59
2006	806	52.0	15.5	51.2
2007	885	53.0	16.7	52.4
2008	896	57.0	15.7	59.5
2009	671	50.8	15.3	62.9
2010	692	45.5	15.2	66.9
2011	690	46.0	15.0	64.6
2012	682	43.0	15.8	67.7
2013	727	46.0	15.8	68.5
2014	753	45.0	16.7	70.8
2015	741	44.0	16.8	77.6
2016	767	44.0	17.4	75.9
2017	704	46.0	15.3	76.7
2018	715	44.0	16.2	71.7
2019	642	37.0	17.3	78.8
2020	677	39.5	17.1	56
2021	606	36.0	16.8	61.7
2022	645	36.0	17.9	63.1
2023	618	32.0	19.3	67

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 Sun 'n Lake Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$804 (11.0%)	$6,506 (89.0%)	$7,310
2019	$1,189 (14.3%)	$7,102 (85.6%)	$8,292
2020	$1,156 (14.2%)	$6,973 (85.8%)	$8,128
2021	$1,188 (13.8%)	$7,438 (86.2%)	$8,626
2022	$2,662 (27.7%)	$6,931 (72.3%)	$9,593
2023	$3,097 (28.8%)	$7,659 (71.2%)	$10,756

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sun 'n Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 605^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 801^st of 2240 Elementary schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sun 'n Lake Elementary School)	66	48	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)	50	44	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sun 'n Lake Elementary School)	74	56	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highlands)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sun 'n Lake Elementary School)	63	55	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)	49	47	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sun 'n Lake Elementary School)	74	57	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highlands)	60	51	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sun 'n Lake Elementary School)	63	56	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)	45	45
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sun 'n Lake Elementary School)	67	55	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highlands)	49	45	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sun 'n Lake Elementary School)	61	48	13%
5th Grade Science (Highlands)	43	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	642	618	3.7%
African American	114	124	8.8%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	33	29	12.1%
Hispanic	173	151	12.7%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	300	280	6.7%
Two or More Races	22	29	31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.8%	67%	11.8%

Schools Near Sun 'n Lake Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sun 'n Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd	Sebring	33872	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5464	618	32	19.3	67.0%	280 (45.3%)	124 (20.1%)	151 (24.4%)	29 (4.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.7%)	65.8	730^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.6%		61.7	801^st of 2240 public elementary schools	64.2%	71	67.0	53.0	61.0	67.0	62.0	63.0	59.0	$10,756	$3,097	$7,659
Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-5	867 Memorial Dr	Avon Park	33825	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 784-0200	532	29	18.6	78.4%	164 (30.8%)	148 (27.8%)	190 (35.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	35.9	1459^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.3%		40.2	1334^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.4%	125	49.0	45.0	44.0	51.0	53.0	46.0	43.0	$10,803	$2,407	$8,395
Avon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	705 Winthrop St	Avon Park	33825	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 452-4355	523	29	18.0	77.1%	139 (26.6%)	95 (18.2%)	267 (51.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	35.8	1466^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.0%		33.3	1511^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.5%	45	57.0	42.0	37.0	66.0	52.0	40.0	37.0	$11,771	$3,676	$8,095
Woodlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	817 Woodlawn Dr	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5444	794	44	18.0	73.0%	339 (42.7%)	158 (19.9%)	232 (29.2%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (6.4%)	58.4	891^st of 2256 public elementary schools	60.5%		52.1	1044^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.4%	153	41.0	54.0	54.0	64.0	63.0	64.0	64.0	$10,318	$2,632	$7,685
Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	327 E Palmetto St	Avon Park	33825	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 452-4373	527	31	17.0	79.7%	159 (30.2%)	100 (19.0%)	232 (44.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.3%)	71.7	602^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	73.3%		50.1	1094^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.2%	492	74.0	64.0	53.0	81.0	58.0	66.0	59.0	$11,944	$3,099	$8,845
Fred Wild Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 Youth Care Ln	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5400	563	27	20.8	86.7%	186 (33.0%)	100 (17.8%)	243 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.9%)	30.8	1599^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.1%		25	1746^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.1%	147	47.0	45.0	35.0	58.0	39.0	39.0	44.0	$10,928	$2,827	$8,100
Cracker Trail Elementary School	Public	K-5	8200 Sparta Rd	Sebring	33875	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5777	692	41	16.8	61.6%	442 (63.9%)	35 (5.1%)	171 (24.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.8%)	55.6	952^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.8%		57.5	902^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	59.7%	50	59.0	59.0	43.0	63.0	68.0	54.0	50.0	$10,635	$2,522	$8,114
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 McLeod Rd	Frostproof	33843	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 635-7820	917	54	16.9	66.4%	405 (44.2%)	68 (7.4%)	413 (45.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.6%)	37.6	1412^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.4%		34.9	1473^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.2%	61	39.0	44.0	51.0	54.0	53.0	48.0	48.0	$10,973	$2,234	$8,739
Zolfo Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3215 School House Rd	Zolfo Springs	33890	Hardee County	Hardee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 773-5473	590	41	14.3	78.8%	222 (37.6%)	14 (2.4%)	337 (57.1%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	35.5	1474^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.7%		37.9	1387^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.1%	87	51.0	49.0	34.0	56.0	52.0	43.0	40.0	$11,274	$2,746	$8,529
Hardee Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	1009 N 6th Ave	Wauchula	33873	Hardee County	Hardee	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 773-9058	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun 'n Lake Elementary School

How many students attend Sun 'n Lake Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 618 students attended Sun 'n Lake Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sun 'n Lake Elementary School?

Students at Sun 'n Lake Elementary School are 45% White, 24% Hispanic, 20% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Is Sun 'n Lake Elementary School a good school?

Sun 'n Lake Elementary School ranks 730^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sun 'n Lake Elementary School in?

Highlands

What schools do graduates of Sun 'n Lake Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sun 'n Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Avon Park High School
High : Hill-Gustat Middle School

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