Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sleepy Hill 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 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sleepy Hill Elementary School serves the northwest part of Lakeland, FL, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Families typically drive 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the boundary of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.1 miles at its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sleepy Hill Elementary School's student population of 711 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
711 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sleepy Hill 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 Sleepy Hill Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1933 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
38%
Black
24%
21%
White
25%
34%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue & White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleepy Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sleepy Hill Elementary School is ranked #1933 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sleepy Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sleepy Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griffin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sleepy Hill Elementary School?
711 students attend Sleepy Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sleepy Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sleepy Hill Elementary School?
Sleepy Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sleepy Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sleepy Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sleepy Hill Elementary School part of?
Sleepy Hill Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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