SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9400 OLD DADE CITY RD
LAKELAND, FL 33810

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

546

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	153
Black	114
Asian	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
258 (47.3 %)
Hispanic
153 (28.0 %)
Black
114 (20.9 %)
Two or More
13 (2.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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)853-6050
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/socrum
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
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 60

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	50.9%
Male	268	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)