DORIS A. SANDERS LEARNING CENTER
DORIS A. SANDERS LEARNING CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 109 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 16 teachers, DORIS A. SANDERS LEARNING CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.
DORIS A. SANDERS LEARNING CENTER, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to serve students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities. By providing a highly supportive and structured environment, the center focuses on helping students develop essential life skills, communication abilities, and functional independence tailored to their individual needs.
The curriculum at the center emphasizes personalized instruction, utilizing small class sizes and a multidisciplinary approach that often includes support from therapists and specialized educators. Beyond academics, the school fosters a nurturing community that encourages social growth and personal development, ensuring that each student receives the necessary resources to reach their unique potential in a safe, inclusive, and compassionate setting.
For more information, contact DORIS A. SANDERS LEARNING CENTER at (863) 499-2980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKELAND, FL 33801-2984
(863) 499-2980
http://schools.polk-fl.net/dslc
DORIS A. SANDERS LEARNING CENTER is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 109 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 109
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 109 students
- White
- 49.5%
- Black or African American
- 24.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 39.4%
- Male
- 60.6%
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.