Sleepy Hill Elementary School

2285 Sleepy Hill Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sleepy Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sleepy Hill Elementary School's student population of 733 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
733 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Sleepy Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sleepy Hill Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2273 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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44%
48%
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38%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
48%
36%
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Black
22%
21%
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White
26%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Sleepy Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleepy Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sleepy Hill Elementary School is ranked #2273 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sleepy Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sleepy Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griffin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sleepy Hill Elementary School?
733 students attend Sleepy Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sleepy Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sleepy Hill Elementary School?
Sleepy Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sleepy Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sleepy Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sleepy Hill Elementary School part of?
Sleepy Hill Elementary School is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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