Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dixieland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dixieland Elementary School serves the west part of Lakeland, FL, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the school's boundaries, and the furthest edge being 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dixieland Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dixieland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixieland Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2490 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
43%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixieland Elementary School's ranking?
Dixieland Elementary School is ranked #2490 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dixieland Elementary School often compared to?
Dixieland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Elementary School, Oscar J. Pope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dixieland Elementary School?
344 students attend Dixieland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dixieland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dixieland Elementary School?
Dixieland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dixieland Elementary School offer ?
Dixieland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dixieland Elementary School part of?
Dixieland Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
In what neighborhood is Dixieland Elementary School located?
Dixieland Elementary School is located in the Dixieland neighborhood of Lakeland, FL.
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