Walden Lake Elementary School
Walden Lake Elementary School serves 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Walden Lake Elementary School placed in the top 30% 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 63% (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 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walden Lake Elementary School's student population of 780 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walden Lake Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Walden Lake Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1013 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
8%
22%
White
54%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Walden Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Walden Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Walden Lake Elementary School?
780 students attend Walden Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Walden Lake Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walden Lake Elementary School?
Walden Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Walden Lake Elementary School offer ?
Walden Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walden Lake Elementary School part of?
Walden Lake Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 10, 2023 (Thursday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
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