Sleepy Hill Elementary School

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Sleepy Hill Elementary School ranks 1485 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sleepy Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakeland, Florida, serving 739 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Polk School District. The school faces several challenges, including a diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, high chronic absenteeism, and lower academic performance compared to state and district averages.

Sleepy Hill Elementary has a more diverse student body than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (44.93%) and a lower percentage of White students (27.74%). The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.8% in 2019-2020 to 44.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. Academically, Sleepy Hill's test scores are generally lower than the Polk County and Florida state averages, with only 44% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 49% for the county and 55% for the state.

Sleepy Hill Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.17% to 69.3% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools like R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School, Kathleen Elementary School, and Lincoln Avenue Academy. While the school's per-student spending has increased, from $8,834 in 2019-2020 to $11,167 in 2022-2023, the continued underperformance suggests the funding and resources may not be effectively targeted to drive meaningful improvements.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2285 Sleepy Hill Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810

(863) 815-6768

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1485^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,167

Students who attend Sleepy Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sleepy Hill Middle School
High:	Kathleen Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 739

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.9%

White:

27.7%

African American:

23.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sleepy Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 41^st among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.19. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Sleepy Hill Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.9%), White (27.7%), African American (23.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sleepy Hill Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 15^th best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Sleepy Hill Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sleepy Hill Elementary School is $11,167, which is the 26^th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sleepy Hill 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 Sleepy Hill Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	27.47	1440^th	1847	22.0%
2010	21.12	1605^th	1919	16.4%
2011	23.53	1620^th	1985	18.4%
2012	26.12	1535^th	1984	22.6%
2013	24.46	1633^rd	2029	19.5%
2014	22.16	1703^rd	2064	17.5%
2016	38.47	1300^th	2087	37.7%
2017	49.44	1072^nd	2112	49.2%
2018	28.44	1563^rd	2118	26.2%
2019	36.06	1425^th	2182	34.7%
2021	29.49	1588^th	2247	29.3%
2022	28.72	1598^th	2219	28.0%
2023	46.93	1163^rd	2240	48.1%
2024	35.19	1485^th	2256	34.2%

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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
Friday, May 24, 2019

The teacher's are only there for a paycheck they do not teach our children
They do not have our kids best interest Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 21, 2018

My child is in second grade and I get a phone call about any little thing since kindergarten.
The teachers cant seem to resolve the simplest issues. It's like the teachers are capable of using the skills they were taught to resolve an issue. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sleepy Hill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	340	179	6	139	1	n/a	n/a	26	691
2009	377	222	14	172	2	n/a	n/a	42	829
2010	374	206	12	181	0	n/a	n/a	45	818
2011	305	176	6	222	4	0	20	0	733
2012	295	202	9	248	3	0	20	0	777
2013	262	166	7	220	3	0	13	0	671
2014	249	172	14	233	1	0	22	0	691
2015	229	185	16	224	0	1	20	0	675
2016	208	160	17	230	1	0	26	0	642
2017	194	166	13	245	0	0	24	0	642
2018	212	189	16	288	0	0	25	0	730
2019	208	185	14	329	1	1	15	0	753
2020	201	178	18	334	1	1	9	0	742
2021	185	154	17	315	1	0	17	0	689
2022	191	163	16	347	1	0	15	0	733
2023	205	175	10	332	0	0	17	0	739

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 Sleepy Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	691	45.0	15.4	73.4
2009	829	60.0	16.3	72.8
2010	818	52.0	15.7	75.8
2011	733	47.0	15.5	78.4
2012	777	49.0	15.8	80.7
2013	671	44.0	15.2	78.7
2014	691	45.0	15.3	78.3
2015	675	45.0	15.0	63.9
2016	642	42.0	15.2	68.8
2017	642	42.0	15.2	67.4
2018	730	45.0	16.2	65.8
2019	753	46.0	16.3	65.7
2020	742	47.0	15.7	58.1
2021	689	51.0	13.5	66.5
2022	733	47.0	15.5	69.3
2023	739	51.0	14.4	66.2

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 Sleepy Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	691	45.0	15.4	73.4
2009	829	60.0	16.3	72.8
2010	818	52.0	15.7	75.8
2011	733	47.0	15.5	78.4
2012	777	49.0	15.8	80.7
2013	671	44.0	15.2	78.7
2014	691	45.0	15.3	78.3
2015	675	45.0	15.0	63.9
2016	642	42.0	15.2	68.8
2017	642	42.0	15.2	67.4
2018	730	45.0	16.2	65.8
2019	753	46.0	16.3	65.7
2020	742	47.0	15.7	58.1
2021	689	51.0	13.5	66.5
2022	733	47.0	15.5	69.3
2023	739	51.0	14.4	66.2

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 Sleepy Hill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,213 (14.4%)	$7,221 (85.6%)	$8,434
2019	$1,626 (17.7%)	$7,568 (82.3%)	$9,194
2020	$1,023 (11.6%)	$7,811 (88.4%)	$8,834
2021	$1,297 (13.9%)	$8,014 (86.1%)	$9,311
2022	$2,515 (23.6%)	$8,146 (76.4%)	$10,661
2023	$1,993 (17.8%)	$9,173 (82.1%)	$11,167

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sleepy Hill 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 1425^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1163^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sleepy Hill Elementary School)	43	46	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sleepy Hill Elementary School)	56	46	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sleepy Hill Elementary School)	45	40	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sleepy Hill Elementary School)	51	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sleepy Hill Elementary School)	46	39	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sleepy Hill Elementary School)	61	40	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sleepy Hill Elementary School)	50	53	3%
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	753	739	1.9%
African American	185	175	5.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	14	10	28.6%
Hispanic	329	332	0.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	208	205	1.4%
Two or More Races	15	17	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.7%	66.2%	0.4%

Schools Near Sleepy Hill 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)	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
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
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
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
Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6600 Green Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 815-6633	691	43	16.0	53.7%	303 (43.8%)	128 (18.5%)	237 (34.3%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	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
Kathleen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 Sheretz Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6030	489	33	14.8	62.8%	218 (44.6%)	94 (19.2%)	166 (33.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	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
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
Winston Academy Of Engineering	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3415 Swindell Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2890	506	27	18.7	38.1%	200 (39.5%)	124 (24.5%)	140 (27.7%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	78.7	442^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	80.4%		75.6	495^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.9%	53	75.0	62.0	68.0				78.0	62.0	66.0				71.0					$9,858	$1,339	$8,519
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
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
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	708	43	16.4	52.7%	292 (41.2%)	102 (14.4%)	277 (39.1%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	23 (3.2%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sleepy Hill Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sleepy Hill Elementary School?

Students at Sleepy Hill Elementary School are 45% Hispanic, 28% White, 24% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Sleepy Hill Elementary School a good school?

Sleepy Hill Elementary School ranks 1485^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sleepy Hill Elementary School in?

Polk

How many students attend Sleepy Hill Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 739 students attended Sleepy Hill Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sleepy Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sleepy Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sleepy Hill Middle School
High : Kathleen Senior High School

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