LAKE SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAKE SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 500 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 32 teachers, LAKE SHIPP 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 SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Winter Haven, Florida, serving students in the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated near the shores of Lake Shipp, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the Polk County school system, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.
As part of the Polk County educational framework, Lake Shipp Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while often incorporating extracurricular activities and support services to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Winter Haven area, striving to foster a collaborative environment between educators, parents, and students to promote a positive learning culture and consistent academic growth.
For more information, contact LAKE SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 291-5384 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-5309
(863) 291-5384
LAKE SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 500 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 500
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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
* 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 500 students
- Black or African American
- 38.2%
- White
- 30.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
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.