SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the COLUMBIA school district, located in LAKE CITY, FL with about 602 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Lake City, Florida, serving students as part of the Columbia County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children in the local community. The campus on SW McFarlane Avenue is structured to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Columbia County School District. By maintaining an active online presence through their website, Summers Elementary ensures that parents and guardians remain informed about school events, academic policies, and district-wide initiatives. Overall, the school functions as a core educational hub in Lake City, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of learning and community engagement.

For more information, contact SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (386) 755-8250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1388 SW MCFARLANE AVE
LAKE CITY, FL 32025-0605
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SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKE CITY, FL with about 602 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
COLUMBIA
Total Students:
602
Teachers:
39
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 602 students

White
47.0%
Black or African American
34.4%
Two or more races
8.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Asian
2.8%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.