SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 535 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 38 teachers, SOCRUM 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.

SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the northern region of Lakeland, Florida, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. Known for its rural setting and long-standing presence in the area, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic standards while fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its students.

The school strives to engage its elementary-age population through a variety of instructional programs aimed at developing both literacy and numeracy skills. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom learning and modern educational resources, Socrum Elementary works to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging personal growth and community involvement. Parents and visitors can access additional details regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty information through the district’s official portal at http://schools.polk-fl.net/socrum.

For more information, contact SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 853-6050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9400 OLD DADE CITY RD
LAKELAND, FL 33810-8038
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SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 535 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
535
Teachers:
38
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
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 535 students

White
55.7%
Hispanic/Latino
21.3%
Black or African American
19.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.