Loughman Oaks Elementary School
Tel:
(863) 421-3309
Loughman Oaks Elementary School serves 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Loughman Oaks Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Loughman Oaks Elementary School's student population of 728 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 728 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Loughman Oaks Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Loughman Oaks Elementary School is 0.59, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2852 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 33% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| White | 29% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Loughman Oaks Elementary School is Oasis Residential Center (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Davenport School Of The Arts (4.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Intercession City Oasis Residential Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 28 students
4.1 miles
5970 S Orange Blossom Trail
Intercession City, FL 33848
(407) 518-2932 4.1 7-12 28 - Davenport Davenport Community Campus Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 284 students
4.6 miles
8 W Palmetto St
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 419-3486 4.6 10-12 284 - Davenport Davenport School Of The Arts Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1,110 student
4.6 miles
4751 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 421-3247 4.6 PK-8 1,110 - Kissimmee Deerwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 560 students
4.6 miles
3701 Marigold Ave
Kissimmee, FL 34758
(407) 870-2400 4.6 PK-5 560 - Davenport Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1,257 student
4.7 miles
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171 4.7 K-8 1,257
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