LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HIGHLANDS school district, located in LAKE PLACID, FL with about 786 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 50 teachers, LAKE PLACID 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.
LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 101 Green Dragon Drive in Lake Placid, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Highlands County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative years. The school is known for being a hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, curiosity, and the attainment of essential academic milestones in alignment with Florida’s state educational standards.
The school’s digital presence reflects its commitment to maintaining clear communication between educators, students, and families. Through its website, the administration provides essential resources such as academic calendars, curriculum information, and updates on school events, ensuring that parents remain actively involved in the educational process. By cultivating a collaborative atmosphere and focusing on student-centered instruction, Lake Placid Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 699-5070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-6463
(863) 699-5070
LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKE PLACID, FL with about 786 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HIGHLANDS
- Total Students:
- 786
- Teachers:
- 50
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 786 students
- White
- 42.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.5%
- Black or African American
- 17.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
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.