Chain Of Lakes Elementary School

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Chain Of Lakes Elementary School ranks 603 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chain Of Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Winter Haven, Florida, serving 1,130 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in the state.

Chain Of Lakes Elementary consistently outperforms the Polk District and the state of Florida in academic proficiency, with 64% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science compared to 48% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's proficiency rates in FAST/English Language Arts and FAST/Math for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades are also significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.8% in 2019-2020 to 38.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Cypress Junction Montessori, a public charter school, outperforms Chain Of Lakes Elementary in academic proficiency, particularly in FAST/Math and Statewide Science/Science. However, Chain Of Lakes has a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Other nearby public schools, such as Janie Howard Wilson School, Elbert Elementary School, and Eagle Lake Elementary School, have significantly lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism compared to Chain Of Lakes Elementary. Notably, Frank E. Brigham Academy stands out with exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top 153 elementary schools in Florida.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884

(863) 326-5388

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
603^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,946

Students who attend Chain Of Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	McLaughlin Academy Of Excellence
High:	Lake Region High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 1,130

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.6%

Hispanic:

31.2%

African American:

21.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chain Of Lakes Elementary School ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 15^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.57. (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 Chain Of Lakes Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.6%), Hispanic (31.2%), African American (21.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chain Of Lakes Elementary School is 16.6. 48 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chain Of Lakes Elementary School employs 68 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chain Of Lakes Elementary School is $9,946. 55 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chain Of Lakes 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 Chain Of Lakes Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	40.56	1123^rd	1786	37.1%
2008	37.30	1195^th	1789	33.2%
2009	43.86	1105^th	1847	40.2%
2010	47.83	1079^th	1919	43.8%
2011	47.36	1116^th	1985	43.8%
2012	66.22	664^th	1984	66.5%
2013	68.83	605^th	2029	70.2%
2014	60.93	795^th	2064	61.5%
2016	74.46	501^st	2087	76.0%
2017	76.28	466^th	2112	77.9%
2018	71.07	581^st	2118	72.6%
2019	70.63	602^nd	2182	72.4%
2021	68.08	684^th	2247	69.6%
2022	55.96	935^th	2219	57.9%
2023	52.17	1043^rd	2240	53.4%
2024	71.57	603^rd	2256	73.3%

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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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Enrollment information for Chain Of Lakes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	333	88	18	157	7	n/a	n/a	0	603
2007	419	127	32	212	6	n/a	n/a	43	839
2008	379	101	38	194	7	n/a	n/a	46	765
2009	423	91	38	201	7	n/a	n/a	48	808
2010	453	91	35	226	7	n/a	n/a	32	844
2011	448	91	32	262	7	1	21	0	862
2012	475	125	32	280	4	1	22	0	939
2013	461	129	37	303	4	3	22	0	959
2014	503	162	35	297	3	2	15	0	1017
2015	525	160	36	335	1	3	17	0	1077
2016	542	169	37	331	1	1	25	0	1106
2017	520	147	35	374	2	1	28	0	1107
2018	533	141	40	352	1	1	35	0	1103
2019	538	190	43	368	0	2	38	0	1179
2020	521	206	54	261	0	2	41	0	1085
2021	433	168	50	242	0	2	38	0	933
2022	415	204	54	324	3	2	32	0	1034
2023	436	243	60	352	5	3	31	0	1130

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 Chain Of Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	603	45.0	13.4	55.9
2007	839	53.0	15.8	57.3
2008	765	54.5	14.0	21.1
2009	808	66.9	14.2	45.8
2010	844	58.0	14.5	51
2011	862	58.0	14.8	57
2012	939	59.0	15.9	59.7
2013	959	63.0	15.2	57.9
2014	1017	64.0	15.8	57.1
2015	1077	62.0	17.3	60.4
2016	1106	61.0	18.1	48
2017	1107	70.0	15.8	46.7
2018	1103	71.0	15.5	44
2019	1179	67.0	17.5	45.1
2020	1085	64.0	16.9	35.1
2021	933	67.0	13.9	40.7
2022	1034	65.0	15.9	44
2023	1130	68.0	16.6	36.8

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 Chain Of Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	603	45.0	13.4	55.9
2007	839	53.0	15.8	57.3
2008	765	54.5	14.0	21.1
2009	808	66.9	14.2	45.8
2010	844	58.0	14.5	51
2011	862	58.0	14.8	57
2012	939	59.0	15.9	59.7
2013	959	63.0	15.2	57.9
2014	1017	64.0	15.8	57.1
2015	1077	62.0	17.3	60.4
2016	1106	61.0	18.1	48
2017	1107	70.0	15.8	46.7
2018	1103	71.0	15.5	44
2019	1179	67.0	17.5	45.1
2020	1085	64.0	16.9	35.1
2021	933	67.0	13.9	40.7
2022	1034	65.0	15.9	44
2023	1130	68.0	16.6	36.8

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 Chain Of Lakes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,440 (16.3%)	$7,368 (83.7%)	$8,808
2019	$1,462 (16.6%)	$7,319 (83.4%)	$8,781
2020	$1,128 (12.7%)	$7,774 (87.3%)	$8,902
2021	$1,343 (13.8%)	$8,392 (86.2%)	$9,736
2022	$2,435 (24.1%)	$7,655 (75.9%)	$10,090
2023	$1,793 (18.0%)	$8,153 (82.0%)	$9,946

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chain Of Lakes 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 602^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1043^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chain Of Lakes Elementary School)	72	65	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chain Of Lakes Elementary School)	76	70	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chain Of Lakes Elementary School)	68	57	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chain Of Lakes Elementary School)	71	63	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chain Of Lakes Elementary School)	59	47	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chain Of Lakes Elementary School)	74	47	27%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Chain Of Lakes Elementary School)	50	38	12%
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	1179	1130	4.2%
African American	190	243	27.9%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	43	60	39.5%
Hispanic	368	352	4.3%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	538	436	19%
Two or More Races	38	31	18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	36.8%	8.3%

Schools Near Chain Of Lakes 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
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 State Highway 653	Winter Haven	33884	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 326-5388	1,130	68	16.6	36.8%	436 (38.6%)	243 (21.5%)	352 (31.2%)	60 (5.3%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	31 (2.7%)	71.6	603^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	73.3%		52.2	1043^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.4%	440	65.0	58.0	60.0				71.0	69.0	63.0			64.0			$9,946	$1,793	$8,153
Garden Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4599 Cypress Gardens Rd	Winter Haven	33884	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5396	723	41	17.6	45.5%	288 (39.8%)	174 (24.1%)	222 (30.7%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.6%)	41.7	1300^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.4%		28.5	1648^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.4%	348	45.0	41.0	55.0				45.0	58.0	70.0			42.0			$8,685	$1,336	$7,349
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chain Of Lakes Elementary School

How many students attend Chain Of Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,130 students attended Chain Of Lakes Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chain Of Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Chain Of Lakes Elementary School are 39% White, 31% Hispanic, 22% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Chain Of Lakes Elementary School in?

Polk

Is Chain Of Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Chain Of Lakes Elementary School ranks 603^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Chain Of Lakes Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Chain Of Lakes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McLaughlin Academy Of Excellence
High : Lake Region High School

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