SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 838 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 52 teachers, SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students in the Polk County School District. Situated on County Road 540A East, the school is deeply integrated into the Lakeland community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the larger Polk County school system, the institution adheres to district-wide educational standards while maintaining its own specific campus culture focused on student growth and achievement.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—alongside social and emotional development. By leveraging resources provided by the Polk County School District, Scott Lake Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school success through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. For families seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the school maintains an official presence through the district's website.
For more information, contact SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 648-3520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKELAND, FL 33813-3734
(863) 648-3520
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 838 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 838
- Teachers:
- 52
- 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 838 students
- White
- 55.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.9%
- Black or African American
- 16.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.