North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice

Summary:

North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice is a public elementary school serving 644 students in grades PK-5 in Lakeland, Florida, which is part of the Polk School District.

Despite increased per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, North Lakeland Elementary faces significant challenges. The school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 50.1%, which is much higher than the district average of 48.8% at Edgar L. Padgett Elementary and 32.3% at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy. Additionally, North Lakeland Elementary consistently underperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 30-40% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 50-60% at the district and state levels. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 60.87% in 2022-2023, which is higher than nearby schools.

Despite its diverse student population, North Lakeland Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking of 2081 out of 2256 schools in 2023-2024. This is significantly lower than the rankings of nearby charter schools like Lakeland Montessori School House (342) and McKeel Academy Central (129). Addressing the challenges at North Lakeland Elementary will require a comprehensive approach to improve the educational outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

410 Robson St W
Lakeland, FL 33805

(863) 499-2850

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
2081^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,099

Students who attend North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice usually attend:

High:

Lake Gibson Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 644

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.4%

African American:

30.0%

White:

24.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice ranks worse than 92.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 82^nd among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.18. (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 North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.4%), African American (30%), White (24.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice is 14, which is the 9^th best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice employs 46 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice is $11,099, which is the 28^th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	33.58	1163^rd	1688	31.1%
2007	55.04	842^nd	1786	52.9%
2008	44.26	1063^rd	1789	40.6%
2009	35.36	1294^th	1847	29.9%
2010	34.50	1350^th	1919	29.7%
2011	30.54	1487^th	1985	25.1%
2012	30.06	1446^th	1984	27.1%
2013	27.75	1545^th	2029	23.9%
2014	20.09	1752^nd	2064	15.1%
2016	30.53	1496^th	2087	28.3%
2017	27.28	1568^th	2112	25.8%
2018	34.54	1424^th	2118	32.8%
2019	25.12	1712^th	2182	21.5%
2021	23.11	1743^rd	2247	22.4%
2022	19.33	1872^nd	2219	15.6%
2023	12.78	2087^th	2240	6.8%
2024	13.18	2081^st	2256	7.8%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, April 25, 2019

This school is a joke. The teachers do not care for these children. All it is for them is a paycheck. Close Quote

Enrollment information for North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	170	182	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
1989	198	203	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
1990	186	209	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1991	169	205	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
1992	161	216	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1993	392	150	7	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
1994	405	142	6	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1995	404	138	10	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	599
1996	404	138	10	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	599
1997	444	129	14	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	639
1998	438	142	16	72	1	n/a	n/a	0	669
1999	432	156	18	89	1	n/a	n/a	0	696
2000	441	171	15	96	2	n/a	n/a	0	725
2001	424	182	21	125	1	n/a	n/a	0	753
2002	389	188	13	152	1	n/a	n/a	0	743
2003	389	188	13	152	1	n/a	n/a	0	743
2004	365	165	13	166	1	n/a	n/a	0	710
2005	365	160	12	159	1	n/a	n/a	0	697
2006	367	187	15	201	2	n/a	n/a	0	772
2007	312	168	13	176	1	n/a	n/a	45	715
2008	311	185	10	157	1	n/a	n/a	48	712
2009	313	180	13	174	4	n/a	n/a	54	738
2010	299	222	14	203	0	n/a	n/a	54	792
2011	285	190	7	226	4	1	29	0	742
2012	285	166	9	201	3	0	32	0	696
2013	270	172	4	212	2	1	24	0	685
2014	213	165	3	259	1	3	27	0	671
2015	231	212	4	273	1	1	28	0	750
2016	241	197	6	284	1	1	27	0	757
2017	213	220	9	287	0	1	18	0	748
2018	183	202	9	257	0	1	14	0	666
2019	154	242	11	297	1	1	14	0	720
2020	182	237	8	312	2	1	15	0	757
2021	139	200	7	271	2	1	11	0	631
2022	150	200	2	298	3	1	15	0	669
2023	159	193	4	273	0	1	14	0	644

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	358	25.0	14.3	67.6
1989	413	27.0	15.2	76.5
1990	407	30.0	13.5	19.7
1991	391	34.0	11.5	87.7
1992	397	31.0	12.8	73.8
1993	561	33.0	17.0	58.6
1994	581	33.0	17.6	57.5
1995	599	35.0	17.1	63.9
1996	599	35.0	17.1	63.9
1997	639	40.0	16.0	58.4
1998	669	38.0	17.6	56.4
1999	696	45.0	15.5	66.2
2000	725	45.0	16.1	61
2001	753	46.0	16.4	64.9
2002	743	47.0	15.8	73.4
2003	743	47.0	15.8	73.4
2004	710	49.0	14.5	73.7
2005	697	50.0	13.9	69.9
2006	772	51.0	15.1	71.4
2007	715	56.0	12.8	77.3
2008	712	53.0	13.4	72.3
2009	738	62.3	13.9	80.7
2010	792	55.0	14.4	81.2
2011	742	55.0	13.4	79.9
2012	696	50.0	13.9	77.4
2013	685	50.0	13.7	80.4
2014	671	43.0	15.6	79.6
2015	750	48.0	15.6	60.1
2016	757	45.0	16.8	65.8
2017	748	47.0	15.9	65.4
2018	666	49.0	13.5	63.8
2019	720	46.0	15.6	64.4
2020	757	42.0	18.0	60.1
2021	631	42.0	15.0	66.9
2022	669	44.0	15.2	72.5
2023	644	46.0	14.0	60.9

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 North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	358	25.0	14.3	67.6
1989	413	27.0	15.2	76.5
1990	407	30.0	13.5	19.7
1991	391	34.0	11.5	87.7
1992	397	31.0	12.8	73.8
1993	561	33.0	17.0	58.6
1994	581	33.0	17.6	57.5
1995	599	35.0	17.1	63.9
1996	599	35.0	17.1	63.9
1997	639	40.0	16.0	58.4
1998	669	38.0	17.6	56.4
1999	696	45.0	15.5	66.2
2000	725	45.0	16.1	61
2001	753	46.0	16.4	64.9
2002	743	47.0	15.8	73.4
2003	743	47.0	15.8	73.4
2004	710	49.0	14.5	73.7
2005	697	50.0	13.9	69.9
2006	772	51.0	15.1	71.4
2007	715	56.0	12.8	77.3
2008	712	53.0	13.4	72.3
2009	738	62.3	13.9	80.7
2010	792	55.0	14.4	81.2
2011	742	55.0	13.4	79.9
2012	696	50.0	13.9	77.4
2013	685	50.0	13.7	80.4
2014	671	43.0	15.6	79.6
2015	750	48.0	15.6	60.1
2016	757	45.0	16.8	65.8
2017	748	47.0	15.9	65.4
2018	666	49.0	13.5	63.8
2019	720	46.0	15.6	64.4
2020	757	42.0	18.0	60.1
2021	631	42.0	15.0	66.9
2022	669	44.0	15.2	72.5
2023	644	46.0	14.0	60.9

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 North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,422 (15.4%)	$7,785 (84.6%)	$9,207
2019	$1,447 (16.2%)	$7,494 (83.8%)	$8,942
2020	$973 (12.2%)	$6,979 (87.8%)	$7,952
2021	$1,402 (14.5%)	$8,265 (85.5%)	$9,667
2022	$2,350 (23.0%)	$7,880 (77.0%)	$10,229
2023	$1,987 (17.9%)	$9,111 (82.1%)	$11,099

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1712^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2087^th of 2240 Elementary schools	14.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice)	50	28	22%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice)	60	26	34%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice)	37	37
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice)	46	35	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice)	40	43	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice)	43	38	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice)	34	23	11%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	39	6%
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	720	644	10.6%
African American	242	193	20.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	4	63.6%
Hispanic	297	273	8.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	154	159	3.2%
Two or More Races	14	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.4%	60.9%	3.6%

Schools Near North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice	Public	PK, KG-5	410 Robson St W	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2850	644	46	14.0	60.9%	159 (24.7%)	193 (30.0%)	273 (42.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.2%)	13.2	2081^st of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		12.8	2087^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.8%	6	34.0	32.0	30.0				36.0	40.0	30.0				28.0					$11,099	$1,987	$9,111
Rochelle School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1501 Martin L King Jr Ave	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2810	803	51	15.7	45.2%	276 (34.4%)	300 (37.4%)	186 (23.2%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.2%)	50.4	1083^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.0%		45.3	1204^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%	121	57.0	56.0	45.0	71.0	70.0	71.0	58.0	60.0	45.0	61.0	61.0	65.0	35.0	51.0	100.0	94.0	90.0	$11,296	$1,484	$9,813
Lincoln Avenue Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1330 Lincoln Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 499-2955	526	34	15.4	23.6%	225 (42.8%)	137 (26.0%)	103 (19.6%)	29 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.9%)	94.9	54^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.6%		94.4	54^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.6%		93.0	78.0	76.0				95.0	90.0	79.0				82.0					$10,095	$1,094	$9,001
Griffin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3315 Kathleen Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6020	379	23	16.4	64.9%	95 (25.1%)	126 (33.2%)	142 (37.5%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	29	1649^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.9%		20	1894^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.4%	245	37.0	33.0	41.0				46.0	37.0	50.0				61.0					$11,521	$2,345	$9,177
Lakeland Montessori School House	Public, Charter	K-6	1124 Lake Parker Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 413-0003	110	8	13.7	3.6%	74 (67.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (24.5%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	82.9	342^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	84.8%		94.2	58^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.4%	284	81.0	85.0		83.0			63.0	69.0		83.0								$11,131	$1,420	$9,712
Sleepy Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2285 Sleepy Hill Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 815-6768	739	51	14.4	66.2%	205 (27.7%)	175 (23.7%)	332 (44.9%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	35.2	1485^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.2%		46.9	1163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	48.1%	322	44.0	33.0	50.0				45.0	39.0	62.0				57.0					$11,167	$1,993	$9,173
McKeel Academy Central	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	411 Florida Ave N	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 499-1287	610	35	17.4	38.7%	385 (63.1%)	63 (10.3%)	124 (20.3%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.8%)	91.4	129^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.3%		91.7	121^st of 2240 public elementary schools	94.6%	8	83.0	67.0	75.0	83.0			85.0	86.0	88.0	85.0			80.0					$10,790	$1,874	$8,916
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Leelon Rd	Lakeland	33809	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6044	529	32	16.5	57.3%	195 (36.9%)	125 (23.6%)	188 (35.5%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	32.9	1538^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.8%		28.9	1640^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.8%	102	42.0	33.0	41.0				46.0	55.0	58.0				44.0					$10,445	$1,843	$8,602
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	510 Hartsell Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2870	642	37	17.3	62.8%	175 (27.3%)	296 (46.1%)	137 (21.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.8%)	19.3	1927^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.6%		25.3	1738^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.4%	189	32.0	38.0	40.0	33.0	38.0	48.0	27.0	62.0	38.0	17.0	23.0	35.0	35.0	39.0	37.0	55.0	75.0	$9,800	$1,430	$8,370
Philip O'Brien Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 Lime St E	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2950	627	37	16.9	61.1%	191 (30.5%)	165 (26.3%)	220 (35.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	46 (7.3%)	9.1	2171^st of 2256 public elementary schools	3.8%		8	2174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.9%	3	30.0	25.0	32.0				28.0	27.0	31.0				32.0					$11,314	$2,371	$8,944

Frequently Asked Questions about North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice

Is North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice a good school?

North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice attend?

Students who attend North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice usually go on to attend:

High : Lake Gibson Senior High School

What district is North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice in?

Polk

How many students attend North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice?

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice.

What is the racial makeup of North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice?

Students at North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice are 42% Hispanic, 30% African American, 25% White, 2% Two or more races.

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