JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 608 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 41 teachers, JESSE KEEN 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.
JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Lakeland, Florida, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between educators, parents, and students. By offering various extracurricular activities and utilizing modern instructional strategies, Jesse Keen Elementary aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in enrollment, specific school policies, or upcoming events can access further resources and updates through their official school website.
For more information, contact JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 499-2880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKELAND, FL 33815-3931
(863) 499-2880
JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 608
- Teachers:
- 41
- 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 608 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 59.4%
- White
- 19.7%
- Black or African American
- 16.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.