Lake Wales B.e.s.t. Elementary School serves 21 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
38%
Black
38%
21%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lake Wales B.e.s.t. Elementary School?
21 students attend Lake Wales B.e.s.t. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lake Wales B.e.s.t. Elementary School students are White, and 38% of students are Black.
What grades does Lake Wales B.e.s.t. Elementary School offer ?
Lake Wales B.e.s.t. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Wales B.e.s.t. Elementary School part of?
Lake Wales B.e.s.t. Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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