CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Crystal Lake Elementary School, located in Lakeland, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging the personal and social development of its diverse student body. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a commitment to student achievement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Crystal Lake Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the "whole child" approach. The school works closely with local families and community partners to create a collaborative culture that promotes safety, inclusivity, and academic growth. Through its various programs, dedicated faculty, and focus on extracurricular enrichment, Crystal Lake Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that inspires curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

409

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	173
Black	119
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
173 (42.3 %)
Black
119 (29.1 %)
White
96 (23.5 %)
Two or More
18 (4.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)499-2966
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/crystallakeelementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	201	49.1%
Male	208	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)