LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PASCO school district, located in LAND O LAKES, FL with about 620 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 44 teachers, LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Land O' Lakes, Florida, serving students within the District School Board of Pasco County. Situated on Weeks Boulevard, the school functions as a core educational hub for its local community, focusing on foundational academic development for elementary-aged children. As part of the Pasco County school system, it adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards, emphasizing student achievement, literacy, and social-emotional growth in a supportive classroom environment.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a positive learning culture that encourages parent and community involvement. Like many schools in the rapidly growing Land O' Lakes area, Lake Myrtle Elementary balances traditional academic instruction with modern educational strategies, utilizing resources provided by the state and the school district to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official Pasco County Schools website.

For more information, contact LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (813) 794-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

22844 WEEKS BLVD
LAND O LAKES, FL 34639-5225
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LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAND O LAKES, FL with about 620 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PASCO
Total Students:
620
Teachers:
44
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 targeted assistance 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 620 students

White
67.9%
Hispanic/Latino
19.5%
Black or African American
5.6%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
2.6%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.