Eagle Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Eagle Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Eagle Lake, Florida, with a student population of 697. The school is part of the Polk School District, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite increased per-student spending, Eagle Lake Elementary faces several challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.2% in 2019-2020 to 46.7% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 48% in the district and 53% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.25% in 2022-2023 to 70.88% in 2021-2022, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, Eagle Lake Elementary generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. For instance, Chain of Lakes Elementary, located about 5 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as attendance and access to resources, may be crucial for Eagle Lake Elementary to improve its performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

400 Crystal Beach Rd
Eagle Lake, FL 33839

(863) 291-5357

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
2160^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,973

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 697

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.2%

White:

36.6%

African American:

19.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eagle Lake Elementary School ranks worse than 95.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 83^rd among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.63. (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 Eagle Lake Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.2%), White (36.6%), African American (19.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eagle Lake Elementary School is 19.9. 77 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Eagle Lake Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagle Lake Elementary School is $9,973. 53 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	31.94	1189^th	1688	29.6%
2007	38.12	1173^rd	1786	34.3%
2008	32.61	1290^th	1789	27.9%
2009	21.00	1544^th	1847	16.4%
2010	21.67	1595^th	1919	16.9%
2011	25.80	1568^th	1985	21.0%
2012	30.27	1440^th	1984	27.4%
2013	22.50	1665^th	2029	17.9%
2014	23.58	1664^th	2064	19.4%
2016	40.78	1245^th	2087	40.3%
2017	34.43	1383^rd	2112	34.5%
2018	41.47	1253^rd	2118	40.8%
2019	25.80	1694^th	2182	22.4%
2021	36.54	1401^st	2247	37.7%
2022	21.96	1793^rd	2219	19.2%
2023	16.47	1997^th	2240	10.8%
2024	9.63	2160^th	2256	4.3%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Does not help the children. Been told on several occasions that my son needs to do it on his own. The teacher explains one time how to do something. If they do not get it than they have to figure it out by there self. They either need to close this school or get someone there to bring in all new staff, from the office to the teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Eagle 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	467	52	1	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	555
1989	478	50	1	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	556
1990	484	36	1	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	550
1991	452	48	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	519
1992	480	47	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1993	506	71	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1994	462	104	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1995	488	116	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
1996	488	116	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
1997	502	114	1	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	671
1998	513	129	1	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	707
1999	530	125	1	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	732
2000	503	128	0	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	731
2001	430	119	2	86	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
2002	391	127	2	114	1	n/a	n/a	0	635
2003	391	127	2	114	1	n/a	n/a	0	635
2004	378	123	5	125	2	n/a	n/a	0	633
2005	382	109	7	139	2	n/a	n/a	0	639
2006	359	65	10	91	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2007	356	76	12	108	2	n/a	n/a	24	578
2008	364	72	12	108	1	n/a	n/a	31	588
2009	391	100	11	133	0	n/a	n/a	31	666
2010	344	98	10	145	2	n/a	n/a	26	625
2011	307	83	11	164	3	0	19	0	587
2012	287	81	11	175	0	0	17	0	571
2013	252	93	10	154	0	0	10	0	519
2014	230	87	8	177	1	0	15	0	518
2015	223	90	3	144	0	1	12	0	473
2016	226	110	3	164	1	1	11	0	516
2017	241	106	2	167	0	0	11	0	527
2018	238	109	2	172	2	1	11	0	535
2019	228	123	2	213	0	0	10	0	576
2020	262	135	5	252	0	0	14	0	668
2021	257	104	5	238	0	0	16	0	620
2022	286	114	3	243	0	0	27	0	673
2023	255	134	4	273	4	1	26	0	697

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 Eagle Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	555	31.0	17.9	34.6
1989	556	30.0	18.5	32
1990	550	31.0	17.7	14.5
1991	519	30.0	17.3	43.9
1992	548	29.0	18.8	41.4
1993	599	30.0	20.0	46.4
1994	596	34.0	17.5	49.5
1995	642	35.0	18.3	56.2
1996	642	35.0	18.3	56.2
1997	671	36.0	18.6	56.9
1998	707	38.0	18.6	59.4
1999	732	45.0	16.3	68.4
2000	731	45.0	16.2	69.6
2001	637	41.0	15.5	66.7
2002	635	43.0	14.8	70.6
2003	635	43.0	14.8	70.6
2004	633	46.0	13.8	73.6
2005	639	49.0	13.0	72.6
2006	525	42.0	12.5	69.3
2007	578	42.0	13.8	68.4
2008	588	44.0	13.4	67.9
2009	666	49.3	15.9	73.2
2010	625	43.0	14.5	75.6
2011	587	40.0	14.6	77.9
2012	571	38.0	15.0	81.8
2013	519	34.0	15.2	80.2
2014	518	31.0	16.7	57.5
2015	473	30.0	15.7	63.8
2016	516	34.0	15.1	69
2017	527	34.0	15.5	67.4
2018	535	35.0	15.2	66.7
2019	576	34.0	16.9	66.5
2020	668	36.0	18.5	60.9
2021	620	39.0	15.8	65.5
2022	673	39.0	17.2	70.9
2023	697	35.0	19.9	59.3

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 Eagle Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	555	31.0	17.9	34.6
1989	556	30.0	18.5	32
1990	550	31.0	17.7	14.5
1991	519	30.0	17.3	43.9
1992	548	29.0	18.8	41.4
1993	599	30.0	20.0	46.4
1994	596	34.0	17.5	49.5
1995	642	35.0	18.3	56.2
1996	642	35.0	18.3	56.2
1997	671	36.0	18.6	56.9
1998	707	38.0	18.6	59.4
1999	732	45.0	16.3	68.4
2000	731	45.0	16.2	69.6
2001	637	41.0	15.5	66.7
2002	635	43.0	14.8	70.6
2003	635	43.0	14.8	70.6
2004	633	46.0	13.8	73.6
2005	639	49.0	13.0	72.6
2006	525	42.0	12.5	69.3
2007	578	42.0	13.8	68.4
2008	588	44.0	13.4	67.9
2009	666	49.3	15.9	73.2
2010	625	43.0	14.5	75.6
2011	587	40.0	14.6	77.9
2012	571	38.0	15.0	81.8
2013	519	34.0	15.2	80.2
2014	518	31.0	16.7	57.5
2015	473	30.0	15.7	63.8
2016	516	34.0	15.1	69
2017	527	34.0	15.5	67.4
2018	535	35.0	15.2	66.7
2019	576	34.0	16.9	66.5
2020	668	36.0	18.5	60.9
2021	620	39.0	15.8	65.5
2022	673	39.0	17.2	70.9
2023	697	35.0	19.9	59.3

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 Eagle Lake Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,281 (14.7%)	$7,460 (85.3%)	$8,741
2019	$1,122 (12.9%)	$7,559 (87.1%)	$8,680
2020	$902 (10.8%)	$7,461 (89.2%)	$8,363
2021	$1,458 (16.0%)	$7,633 (84.0%)	$9,091
2022	$2,402 (24.3%)	$7,473 (75.7%)	$9,876
2023	$2,060 (20.7%)	$7,912 (79.3%)	$9,973

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1694^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1997^th of 2240 Elementary schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Lake Elementary School)	43	33	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eagle Lake Elementary School)	55	42	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Lake Elementary School)	35	37	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Lake Elementary School)	39	61	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Lake Elementary School)	46	35	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Lake Elementary School)	50	25	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Eagle Lake Elementary School)	43	35	8%
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	576	697	21%
African American	123	134	8.9%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	213	273	28.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	228	255	11.8%
Two or More Races	10	26	160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.5%	59.3%	7.2%

Schools Near Eagle 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)		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
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	35	19.9	59.3%	255 (36.6%)	134 (19.2%)	273 (39.2%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	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
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Gilbert St	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 298-7977	709	41	17.2	52.9%	249 (35.1%)	154 (21.7%)	278 (39.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.4%)	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
Lake Shipp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Camellia Dr	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5384	628	30	20.9	59.9%	163 (26.0%)	209 (33.3%)	206 (32.8%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.7%)	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
John Snively Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	848 Snively Ave	Eloise	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5325	399	28	14.2	72.2%	58 (14.5%)	98 (24.6%)	226 (56.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	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
Wahneta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 4th St E	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5392	507	31	16.3	69.4%	50 (9.9%)	15 (3.0%)	441 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	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
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	196	13	15.0	1.5%	135 (68.9%)	15 (7.7%)	35 (17.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	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	298	18	16.5	69.8%	49 (16.4%)	151 (50.7%)	81 (27.2%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	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	564	32	17.6	34.0%	232 (41.1%)	139 (24.6%)	142 (25.2%)	25 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	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	901	54	16.6	61.7%	182 (20.2%)	346 (38.4%)	352 (39.1%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.4%)	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	601	42	14.3	61.7%	137 (22.8%)	206 (34.3%)	219 (36.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Lake Elementary School

Is Eagle Lake Elementary School a good school?

Eagle Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Eagle Lake Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 697 students attended Eagle Lake Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Eagle Lake Elementary School?

Students at Eagle Lake Elementary School are 39% Hispanic, 37% White, 19% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Eagle Lake Elementary School in?

Polk

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