Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Socrum Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Socrum Elementary School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Socrum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Socrum Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#2978 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Socrum Elementary School's ranking?
Socrum Elementary School is ranked #2978 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Socrum Elementary School often compared to?
Socrum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering, Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School, R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Socrum Elementary School?
515 students attend Socrum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Socrum Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Socrum Elementary School?
Socrum Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Socrum Elementary School offer ?
Socrum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Socrum Elementary School part of?
Socrum Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day For Students - Student Early Dismissal
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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