CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7001 STATE HIGHWAY 653
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884

1,130 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chain of Lakes Elementary School, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a public elementary school serving the Polk County School District. Situated along State Highway 653, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation by emphasizing core curriculum subjects while promoting social-emotional growth and student engagement.

The school’s official portal highlights its dedication to maintaining active communication with families and providing resources to support student achievement. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and the local community, Chain of Lakes Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a variety of school-wide initiatives and academic programs, the institution strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in both their studies and character development.

1,130

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	352
Black	243
Asian	60
Two or More	31
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
436 (38.6 %)
Hispanic
352 (31.2 %)
Black
243 (21.5 %)
Asian
60 (5.3 %)
Two or More
31 (2.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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)326-5388
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/ChainOfLakes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
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 64

Kindergarten 181

Grade 1 193

Grade 2 175

Grade 3 181

Grade 4 184

Grade 5 152

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	64
Kindergarten	181
Grade 1	193
Grade 2	175
Grade 3	181
Grade 4	184
Grade 5	152

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	550	48.7%
Male	580	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)