SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 730 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 45 teachers, SLEEPY HILL 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.
SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Lakeland, Florida, serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its student body, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. As part of a larger district, it follows state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity and student success.
Beyond its academic offerings, Sleepy Hill Elementary focuses on fostering a strong sense of community between students, staff, and families. The school utilizes various resources to support diverse learning needs and promotes engagement through school activities and parent-teacher collaboration. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 815-6768 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKELAND, FL 33810-3550
(863) 815-6768
http://schools.polk-fl.net/shes
SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 730 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 730
- Teachers:
- 45
- 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 730 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.5%
- White
- 29.0%
- Black or African American
- 25.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.