Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School

Q: Is Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School a good school?

Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School ranks 1502 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakeland, Florida, serving 691 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade and is part of the Polk School District.

The school faces several challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 41.7% compared to the state average of 20.9%, and generally lower test scores than the Polk County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 42% to 48%, compared to the state average of 53% to 55%. In Math, the proficiency rates ranged from 32% to 58%, compared to the state average of 56% to 60%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 53.69% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Rochelle School Of The Arts and Wendell Watson Elementary School, Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. The school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has also declined over the years, from a 3-star rating in the 2017-2018 school year to a 2-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the lower academic performance, the school has a relatively high spending per student, with $10,915 spent per student in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting that additional resources may not be translating into improved student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6600 Green Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810

(863) 815-6633

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1502^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,915

Students who attend Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kathleen Middle School
High:	Kathleen Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 749

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.0%

Hispanic:

35.4%

African American:

19.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School ranks worse than 66.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 42^nd among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.49. (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 Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41%), Hispanic (35.4%), African American (19.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School is 18.2. 73 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School is $10,915, which is the 32^nd highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. NE Roberts 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 Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	56.28	753^rd	1688	55.4%
2007	44.86	1044^th	1786	41.5%
2008	39.00	1152^nd	1789	35.6%
2009	39.37	1216^th	1847	34.2%
2010	46.63	1106^th	1919	42.4%
2011	49.51	1062^nd	1985	46.5%
2012	38.32	1253^rd	1984	36.8%
2013	44.54	1127^th	2029	44.5%
2014	23.11	1672^nd	2064	19.0%
2016	34.31	1393^rd	2087	33.3%
2017	46.37	1134^th	2112	46.3%
2018	52.07	999^th	2118	52.8%
2019	39.93	1317^th	2182	39.6%
2021	28.66	1605^th	2247	28.6%
2022	31.27	1540^th	2219	30.6%
2023	32.52	1541^st	2240	31.2%
2024	34.49	1502^nd	2256	33.4%

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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 Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	472	148	4	59	4	n/a	n/a	0	687
2003	472	148	4	59	4	n/a	n/a	0	687
2004	513	146	4	78	1	n/a	n/a	0	742
2005	589	168	2	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	847
2006	585	159	6	108	4	n/a	n/a	0	862
2007	643	211	10	137	3	n/a	n/a	24	1028
2008	421	179	6	104	2	n/a	n/a	21	733
2009	387	162	12	97	1	n/a	n/a	25	684
2010	367	160	11	107	2	n/a	n/a	23	670
2011	327	155	16	125	3	0	18	0	644
2012	337	169	13	122	2	1	16	0	660
2013	306	138	10	165	4	0	13	0	636
2014	335	154	7	147	5	0	13	0	661
2015	313	141	11	179	4	1	12	0	661
2016	329	187	7	201	2	0	12	0	738
2017	362	189	7	215	3	0	24	0	800
2018	322	195	10	232	2	0	16	0	777
2019	338	187	12	247	2	0	14	0	800
2020	358	142	8	250	3	0	10	0	771
2021	311	132	6	221	2	0	8	0	680
2022	331	144	6	254	1	0	19	0	755
2023	303	128	6	237	1	0	16	0	691
2024	307	143	10	265	1	0	23	0	749

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 Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	687	36.0	19.1	69.1
2003	687	36.0	19.1	69.1
2004	742	43.0	17.3	60
2005	847	48.0	17.6	61.2
2006	862	65.0	13.3	60.7
2007	1028	67.0	15.3	63.8
2008	733	57.0	12.9	62.8
2009	684	59.9	13.4	59.6
2010	670	48.0	13.9	64.5
2011	644	48.0	13.4	67.9
2012	660	45.0	14.6	75.9
2013	636	45.0	14.1	73
2014	661	46.0	14.3	72.3
2015	661	47.0	14.0	54.5
2016	738	49.0	15.0	62.6
2017	800	53.0	15.0	61.8
2018	777	52.0	14.9	54.4
2019	800	49.0	16.3	57.9
2020	771	48.0	16.0	49.8
2021	680	45.0	15.1	57.6
2022	755	45.0	16.7	61.6
2023	691	43.0	16.0	53.7
2024	749	41.0	18.2	71.8

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 Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	687	36.0	19.1	69.1
2003	687	36.0	19.1	69.1
2004	742	43.0	17.3	60
2005	847	48.0	17.6	61.2
2006	862	65.0	13.3	60.7
2007	1028	67.0	15.3	63.8
2008	733	57.0	12.9	62.8
2009	684	59.9	13.4	59.6
2010	670	48.0	13.9	64.5
2011	644	48.0	13.4	67.9
2012	660	45.0	14.6	75.9
2013	636	45.0	14.1	73
2014	661	46.0	14.3	72.3
2015	661	47.0	14.0	54.5
2016	738	49.0	15.0	62.6
2017	800	53.0	15.0	61.8
2018	777	52.0	14.9	54.4
2019	800	49.0	16.3	57.9
2020	771	48.0	16.0	49.8
2021	680	45.0	15.1	57.6
2022	755	45.0	16.7	61.6
2023	691	43.0	16.0	53.7
2024	749	41.0	18.2	71.8

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 Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,489 (16.4%)	$7,601 (83.6%)	$9,090
2019	$1,341 (14.9%)	$7,662 (85.1%)	$9,003
2020	$1,168 (13.0%)	$7,820 (87.0%)	$8,988
2021	$1,346 (14.6%)	$7,904 (85.4%)	$9,250
2022	$2,237 (22.6%)	$7,683 (77.4%)	$9,920
2023	$2,038 (18.7%)	$8,877 (81.3%)	$10,915

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. NE Roberts 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 1317^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1541^st of 2240 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School)	40	41	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School)	67	58	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School)	40	28	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School)	56	49	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School)	50	46	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School)	64	38	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School)	49	25	24%
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	800	691	13.6%
African American	187	128	31.6%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	12	6	50%
Hispanic	247	237	4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	338	303	10.4%
Two or More Races	14	16	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.9%	53.7%	4.2%

Schools Near Dr. NE Roberts 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
Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6600 Green Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 815-6633	749	41	18.2	71.8%	307 (41.0%)	143 (19.1%)	265 (35.4%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.1%)	34.5	1502^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	33.4%		32.5	1541^st of 2240 public elementary schools	31.2%	39	48.0	46.0	42.0	58.0	49.0	32.0	44.0	$10,915	$2,038	$8,877
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8201 Park Byrd Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6011	686	36	19.0	66.9%	287 (41.8%)	107 (15.6%)	251 (36.6%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	29 (4.2%)	27.1	1707^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.3%		26.3	1708^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.8%	1	64.0	26.0	41.0	59.0	30.0	33.0	32.0	$10,095	$1,596	$8,499
Kathleen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 Sheretz Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6030	480	33	14.5	80.8%	208 (43.3%)	101 (21.0%)	162 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	25.1	1763^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	21.9%		19.7	1906^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.9%	143	45.0	35.0	38.0	50.0	37.0	46.0	38.0	$12,034	$2,477	$9,558
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Leelon Rd	Lakeland	33809	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6044	554	31	17.8	71.8%	204 (36.8%)	133 (24.0%)	190 (34.3%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	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
Sleepy Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2285 Sleepy Hill Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 815-6768	766	50	15.3	76.9%	217 (28.3%)	189 (24.7%)	329 (43.0%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.0%)	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
Griffin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3315 Kathleen Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6020	411	22	18.6	80.3%	88 (21.4%)	133 (32.4%)	166 (40.4%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.2%)	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
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	637	44	14.4	79.1%	144 (22.6%)	192 (30.1%)	278 (43.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.8%)	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
Socrum Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9400 Old Dade City Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6050	515	31	16.6	77.5%	236 (45.8%)	99 (19.2%)	159 (30.9%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	29.6	1634^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.6%		26.6	1695^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.3%	61	38.0	36.0	55.0	34.0	50.0	42.0	53.0	$11,204	$1,986	$9,218
Wendell Watson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Walt Williams Rd	Lakeland	33809	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6060	835	53	15.7	53.2%	406 (48.6%)	129 (15.4%)	257 (30.8%)	7 (0.8%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.1%)	40.5	1331^st of 2256 public elementary schools	41.0%		48.2	1134^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.4%	197	53.0	50.0	47.0	55.0	50.0	46.0	43.0	$9,926	$1,507	$8,419
Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	PK	716 Bella Vista St E	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 683-6504	157	21	7.4	57.3%	53 (33.8%)	34 (21.7%)	63 (40.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School

How many students attend Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 749 students attended Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School?

Students at Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School are 41% White, 35% Hispanic, 19% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kathleen Middle School
High : Kathleen Senior High School

Is Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School a good school?

Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School ranks 1502^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School in?

Polk

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