Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Country Elementary School ranks in the top 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 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Country Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Lake Placid, FL, covering an extensive area of approximately 495.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 22.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Country Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Country Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Country Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1529 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Country Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Country Elementary School is ranked #1529 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Country Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Country Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Placid Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Country Elementary School?
604 students attend Lake Country Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lake Country Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Country Elementary School?
Lake Country Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Country Elementary School offer ?
Lake Country Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Country Elementary School part of?
Lake Country Elementary School is part of Highlands School District.
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