Lake Shipp Elementary School

Summary:

Lake Shipp Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 628 students in grades PK-5 in Winter Haven, Florida, which is part of the Polk School District. The school has a diverse student population, with 25.96% White, 33.28% African American, 32.8% Hispanic, 1.91% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, and 5.73% two or more races.

While Lake Shipp Elementary serves a similar student population to nearby schools like Fred G. Garner Elementary, Elbert Elementary, and Wahneta Elementary, it consistently underperforms academically. Lake Shipp has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 36.2% to 48.3% over the past few years, much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's standardized test scores in English Language Arts and Math are well below the Polk district and Florida state averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students (59.87%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby Cypress Junction Montessori school stands out as an exception, with significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates than the other nearby schools, including Lake Shipp Elementary. This suggests that the school's educational model and approach may be more effective in supporting student achievement. The lower per-student spending at Lake Shipp Elementary compared to nearby schools may also be a contributing factor to its underperformance, as adequate funding is crucial for providing the necessary resources and support for students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

250 Camellia Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33880

(863) 291-5384

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1791^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,752

Students who attend Lake Shipp Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westwood Middle School
High:	Lake Region High School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

Number of students: 620

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.5%

Hispanic:

31.9%

White:

24.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Shipp Elementary School ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 67^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.1. (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 Lake Shipp Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.5%), Hispanic (31.9%), White (24.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Shipp Elementary School is 23.8. 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lake Shipp Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Shipp Elementary School is $8,752. 76 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Shipp Elementary School 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 Lake Shipp Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	38.41	1084^th	1688	35.8%
2007	48.73	978^th	1786	45.2%
2008	47.98	979^th	1789	45.3%
2009	32.97	1340^th	1847	27.4%
2010	28.98	1454^th	1919	24.2%
2011	25.06	1582^nd	1985	20.3%
2012	15.99	1750^th	1984	11.8%
2013	27.98	1535^th	2029	24.3%
2014	19.86	1756^th	2064	14.9%
2016	37.71	1318^th	2087	36.8%
2017	29.04	1530^th	2112	27.6%
2018	25.65	1650^th	2118	22.1%
2019	32.15	1538^th	2182	29.5%
2021	22.41	1766^th	2247	21.4%
2022	17.73	1920^th	2219	13.5%
2023	32.70	1537^th	2240	31.4%
2024	24.10	1791^st	2256	20.6%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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100%

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by a parent
Friday, May 10, 2019

Some of the staff treat the children very poorly and the principal shows no concern for parent concerns or well being of some of the students attending. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lake Shipp Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	669	22	3	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	718
1989	679	38	5	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	735
1990	726	50	7	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	803
1991	753	44	13	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	839
1992	756	41	12	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	828
1993	732	54	12	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1994	534	167	17	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
1995	531	192	10	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	769
1996	531	192	10	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	769
1997	501	197	15	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1998	519	188	12	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	760
1999	457	216	11	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	732
2000	431	208	9	49	1	n/a	n/a	0	698
2001	397	139	9	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	592
2002	365	163	8	67	1	n/a	n/a	0	604
2003	365	163	8	67	1	n/a	n/a	0	604
2004	366	165	8	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
2005	404	190	8	97	1	n/a	n/a	0	700
2006	305	154	7	81	1	n/a	n/a	0	548
2007	267	165	6	92	1	n/a	n/a	16	547
2008	293	180	5	114	3	n/a	n/a	27	622
2009	259	170	5	107	3	n/a	n/a	36	580
2010	259	188	8	99	3	n/a	n/a	41	598
2011	247	167	7	111	2	0	22	0	556
2012	219	176	8	129	1	0	22	0	555
2013	228	181	7	107	3	1	17	0	544
2014	213	214	6	95	2	2	14	0	546
2015	198	210	9	114	1	1	17	0	550
2016	218	199	7	118	3	1	16	0	562
2017	170	199	6	125	3	1	18	0	522
2018	151	191	6	130	1	0	21	0	500
2019	156	184	7	145	1	0	27	0	520
2020	130	183	6	164	1	0	30	0	514
2021	135	172	6	159	0	0	30	0	502
2022	136	209	10	188	0	0	42	0	585
2023	163	209	12	206	0	2	36	0	628
2024	153	220	11	198	2	0	36	0	620

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 Lake Shipp Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	718	35.0	20.5	23.4
1989	735	38.0	19.3	24.1
1990	803	38.0	21.1	0
1991	839	42.0	19.9	27.1
1992	828	42.0	19.7	22
1993	818	40.0	20.5	21.3
1994	734	39.0	18.8	40.2
1995	769	39.0	19.7	46.7
1996	769	39.0	19.7	46.7
1997	754	37.0	20.4	49.7
1998	760	37.0	20.5	50.8
1999	732	39.0	18.8	62.3
2000	698	35.0	19.9	57.2
2001	592	32.0	18.5	61.7
2002	604	37.0	16.3	74.3
2003	604	37.0	16.3	74.3
2004	614	36.0	17.1	80.6
2005	700	41.0	17.1	70.7
2006	548	46.0	11.9	75
2007	547	41.0	13.3	74.6
2008	622	44.5	14.0	76
2009	580	49.4	13.8	76.3
2010	598	43.0	13.9	81.9
2011	556	40.0	13.9	79.7
2012	555	35.0	15.8	82.5
2013	544	36.0	15.1	77.6
2014	546	34.0	16.0	80.2
2015	550	32.0	17.1	61.8
2016	562	35.0	16.0	66.7
2017	522	35.0	14.9	67.6
2018	500	32.0	15.6	65
2019	520	31.0	16.7	66.9
2020	514	33.0	15.5	62.8
2021	502	31.0	16.1	63.5
2022	585	31.0	18.8	72.5
2023	628	30.0	20.9	59.9
2024	620	26.0	23.8	78.9

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 Lake Shipp Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	718	35.0	20.5	23.4
1989	735	38.0	19.3	24.1
1990	803	38.0	21.1	0
1991	839	42.0	19.9	27.1
1992	828	42.0	19.7	22
1993	818	40.0	20.5	21.3
1994	734	39.0	18.8	40.2
1995	769	39.0	19.7	46.7
1996	769	39.0	19.7	46.7
1997	754	37.0	20.4	49.7
1998	760	37.0	20.5	50.8
1999	732	39.0	18.8	62.3
2000	698	35.0	19.9	57.2
2001	592	32.0	18.5	61.7
2002	604	37.0	16.3	74.3
2003	604	37.0	16.3	74.3
2004	614	36.0	17.1	80.6
2005	700	41.0	17.1	70.7
2006	548	46.0	11.9	75
2007	547	41.0	13.3	74.6
2008	622	44.5	14.0	76
2009	580	49.4	13.8	76.3
2010	598	43.0	13.9	81.9
2011	556	40.0	13.9	79.7
2012	555	35.0	15.8	82.5
2013	544	36.0	15.1	77.6
2014	546	34.0	16.0	80.2
2015	550	32.0	17.1	61.8
2016	562	35.0	16.0	66.7
2017	522	35.0	14.9	67.6
2018	500	32.0	15.6	65
2019	520	31.0	16.7	66.9
2020	514	33.0	15.5	62.8
2021	502	31.0	16.1	63.5
2022	585	31.0	18.8	72.5
2023	628	30.0	20.9	59.9
2024	620	26.0	23.8	78.9

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 Lake Shipp Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,108 (13.2%)	$7,305 (86.8%)	$8,413
2019	$964 (12.0%)	$7,098 (88.0%)	$8,062
2020	$932 (11.3%)	$7,283 (88.7%)	$8,215
2021	$811 (10.3%)	$7,078 (89.7%)	$7,889
2022	$1,858 (22.9%)	$6,274 (77.2%)	$8,131
2023	$1,570 (17.9%)	$7,180 (82.0%)	$8,752

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Shipp Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1538^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1537^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Shipp Elementary School)	48	40	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Shipp Elementary School)	58	42	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Shipp Elementary School)	47	42	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Shipp Elementary School)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Shipp Elementary School)	47	34	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Shipp Elementary School)	48	14	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lake Shipp Elementary School)	40	44	4%
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	520	628	20.8%
African American	184	209	13.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	12	71.4%
Hispanic	145	206	42.1%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	156	163	4.5%
Two or More Races	27	36	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.9%	59.9%	7.1%

Schools Near Lake Shipp 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (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	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Shipp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Camellia Dr	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5384	620	26	23.8	78.9%	153 (24.7%)	220 (35.5%)	198 (31.9%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.8%)	24.1	1791^st of 2256 public elementary schools	20.6%		32.7	1537^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.4%	254	40.0	40.0	37.0				58.0	36.0	38.0			32.0			$8,752	$1,570	$7,180
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Gilbert St	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 298-7977	692	44	15.7	69.8%	215 (31.1%)	145 (21.0%)	303 (43.8%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.9%)	38.4	1381^st of 2256 public elementary schools	38.8%		38.8	1367^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.0%	14	49.0	47.0	46.0				57.0	52.0	49.0			37.0			$9,660	$1,529	$8,130
John Snively Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	848 Snively Ave	Eloise	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5325	397	25	15.8	84.9%	74 (18.6%)	78 (19.6%)	227 (57.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	31.7	1571^st of 2256 public elementary schools	30.4%		26.1	1714^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.5%	143	51.0	38.0	44.0				62.0	43.0	40.0			36.0			$13,454	$2,555	$10,899
Eagle Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Crystal Beach Rd	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5357	697	37	18.8	75.3%	231 (33.1%)	144 (20.7%)	283 (40.6%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (4.0%)	9.6	2160^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.3%		16.5	1997^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%	163	36.0	26.0	34.0				30.0	28.0	23.0			28.0			$9,973	$2,060	$7,912
Cypress Junction Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 5th St SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 259-1490	193	14	13.7		119 (61.7%)	18 (9.3%)	46 (23.8%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.6%)	35.4	1478^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.5%		61.2	811^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.8%	667	55.0	53.0	54.0	58.0	37.0	65.0	40.0	47.0	25.0	50.0	60.0	29.0	41.0	72.0	$9,873	$1,562	$8,311
Inwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Avenue G NW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5369	393	14	28.0	81.4%	58 (14.8%)	199 (50.6%)	114 (29.0%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	14.9	2035^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%		29.6	1622^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	27.6%	413	24.0	33.0	32.0				32.0	35.0	38.0			45.0			$12,064	$2,143	$9,921
Frank E. Brigham Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	601 Avenue C SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5300	551	32	17.2	49.5%	230 (41.7%)	137 (24.9%)	144 (26.1%)	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	90.7	153^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.2%		84.6	296^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.8%	143	80.0	76.0	81.0				80.0	76.0	82.0			73.0			$9,878	$1,088	$8,791
Fred G. Garner Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Havendale Blvd NW	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5455	840	52	16.1	81.8%	145 (17.3%)	341 (40.6%)	329 (39.2%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.7%)	32.3	1552^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	31.2%		15.6	2013^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.1%	461	42.0	34.0	51.0				48.0	47.0	53.0			45.0			$9,948	$2,099	$7,849
Elbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 15th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5364	596	32	18.6	71.8%	136 (22.8%)	214 (35.9%)	212 (35.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	27.7	1697^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.8%		25.1	1740^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.3%	43	32.0	51.0	44.0				36.0	54.0	34.0			38.0			$11,542	$2,282	$9,260
Wahneta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 4th St E	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5392	492	29	16.9	87.8%	51 (10.4%)	14 (2.8%)	424 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	27	1709^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%		24.5	1756^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.6%	47	36.0	35.0	31.0				57.0	50.0	47.0			35.0			$11,798	$1,999	$9,799

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Shipp Elementary School

What district is Lake Shipp Elementary School in?

Polk

Is Lake Shipp Elementary School a good school?

Lake Shipp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Lake Shipp Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 620 students attended Lake Shipp Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lake Shipp Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Westwood Middle School
High : Lake Region High School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Shipp Elementary School?

Students at Lake Shipp Elementary School are 35% African American, 32% Hispanic, 25% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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