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Lake Country Elementary School

516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852

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Lake Country Elementary School serves 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Lake Country Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 587 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Lake Country Elementary School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

587 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Lake Country Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Lake Country Elementary School is 0.63, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1218 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

54%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

47%

35%

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Black

11%

22%

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White

38%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

0.70

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

69%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Country Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Highlands School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%).

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 48% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Lake Country Elementary School?

587 students attend Lake Country Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Lake Country Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Country Elementary School?

Lake Country Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Lake Country Elementary School offer ?

Lake Country Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Lake Country Elementary School part of?

Lake Country Elementary School is part of Highlands School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 587 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education