EDGAR L. PADGETT ELEMENTARY

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing various instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Padgett Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture and community involvement. The school encourages collaboration between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure students have the resources and encouragement needed to thrive. With a mission rooted in excellence and inclusivity, the school strives to empower its young learners to become responsible, lifelong learners and contributing members of their community.

529

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDGAR L. PADGETT ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	188
Black	125
Asian	8
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
195 (36.9 %)
Hispanic
188 (35.5 %)
Black
125 (23.6 %)
Two or More
12 (2.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
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)853-6044
Website:	http://www.polk-fl.net/Padgett
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
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 5

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EDGAR L. PADGETT ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EDGAR L. PADGETT ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	48%
Male	275	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)