TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAKE school district, located in TAVARES, FL with about 941 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 59 teachers, TAVARES 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.

TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the heart of Tavares, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lake County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing core academic mastery in subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. By integrating a blend of traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tavares Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school actively encourages parental engagement and maintains a collaborative atmosphere, viewing education as a partnership between teachers, families, and the local community. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, build character, and achieve their personal best.

For more information, contact TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 343-2861 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

720 E CLIFFORD ST
TAVARES, FL 32778-2700
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TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TAVARES, FL with about 941 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LAKE
Total Students:
941
Teachers:
59
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 eligible school-No program
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 941 students

White
57.1%
Black or African American
20.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

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.