LAKE PANASOFFKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAKE PANASOFFKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SUMTER school district, located in LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL with about 567 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 36 teachers, LAKE PANASOFFKEE 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 PANASOFFKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, serves as a primary educational anchor for its rural community within the Sumter County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the preparation of students for success in their middle school years. By aligning its curriculum with Florida’s educational standards, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Sumter County School District, which prioritizes student-centered instruction and community engagement. Because of its location in a smaller, close-knit community, Lake Panasoffkee Elementary often functions as a central hub for families, maintaining a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. For those seeking detailed information on current academic programs, registration requirements, or school policies, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates regarding the school’s ongoing operations.
For more information, contact LAKE PANASOFFKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 793-1093 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL 33538-6006
(352) 793-1093
http://www.sumter.k12.fl.us/
LAKE PANASOFFKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL with about 567 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SUMTER
- Total Students:
- 567
- Teachers:
- 36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 567 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE PANASOFFKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.2%
- Black or African American
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
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.