Lake Placid Elementary School

Q: Is Lake Placid Elementary School a good school?

Lake Placid Elementary School ranks 833 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Placid Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 594 students in grades PK-5 in Lake Placid, Florida, which is part of the Highlands School District. While the school has seen increased spending per student, it faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Specifically, Lake Placid Elementary School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 15.1% in 2019-2020 to 33.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby Sun 'n Lake Elementary, Memorial Elementary, and Woodlawn Elementary schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, while improving in some areas, generally lag behind the Highlands district and the state of Florida averages.

Furthermore, Lake Placid Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 80.47% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. This high rate of low-income students may be a contributing factor to the school's lower performance. While the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $8,748 in 2019-2020 to $15,057 in 2022-2023, this has not yet translated into significant improvements in student outcomes, suggesting a need to explore more effective ways to utilize these resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852

(863) 699-5070

District: Highlands

SchoolDigger Rank:
833^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,057

Students who attend Lake Placid Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Placid Middle School
High:	Lake Placid High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 548

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

Hispanic:

33.6%

African American:

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Placid Elementary School ranks better than 63.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Highlands School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.44. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lake Placid Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), Hispanic (33.6%), African American (17.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Placid Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 3^rd best among 9 elementary schools in the Highlands School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Placid Elementary School employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Placid Elementary School is $15,057, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Highlands School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Placid Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Highlands:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands 46^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	46.00	948^th	1688	43.8%
2007	58.46	770^th	1786	56.9%
2008	64.83	648^th	1789	63.8%
2009	59.89	771^st	1847	58.3%
2010	67.50	639^th	1919	66.7%
2011	51.38	1011^th	1985	49.1%
2012	55.67	887^th	1984	55.3%
2013	52.57	950^th	2029	53.2%
2014	39.69	1263^rd	2064	38.8%
2016	33.47	1420^th	2087	32.0%
2017	28.40	1545^th	2112	26.8%
2018	26.74	1611^th	2118	23.9%
2019	27.46	1654^th	2182	24.2%
2021	18.86	1870^th	2247	16.8%
2022	22.05	1788^th	2219	19.4%
2023	44.22	1224^th	2240	45.4%
2024	61.44	833^rd	2256	63.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	614	231	1	67	11	n/a	n/a	0	924
1989	447	178	0	27	9	n/a	n/a	0	661
1990	518	146	1	21	8	n/a	n/a	0	694
1991	352	107	1	29	6	n/a	n/a	0	495
1992	337	131	2	33	6	n/a	n/a	0	509
1993	362	161	2	56	7	n/a	n/a	0	588
1994	362	179	4	63	5	n/a	n/a	0	613
1995	374	164	3	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	636
1996	374	164	3	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	636
1997	336	151	2	122	5	n/a	n/a	0	616
1998	328	159	1	132	6	n/a	n/a	0	626
1999	282	148	1	144	7	n/a	n/a	0	582
2000	279	131	3	152	5	n/a	n/a	0	570
2001	304	119	4	119	2	n/a	n/a	0	548
2002	278	121	5	163	1	n/a	n/a	0	568
2003	278	121	5	163	1	n/a	n/a	0	568
2004	298	121	2	156	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
2005	400	114	4	187	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
2006	419	111	3	198	1	n/a	n/a	0	732
2007	412	106	1	224	3	n/a	n/a	31	777
2008	407	122	1	238	2	n/a	n/a	32	802
2009	391	92	2	223	2	n/a	n/a	23	733
2010	344	94	2	268	3	n/a	n/a	26	737
2011	321	94	3	283	3	0	28	0	732
2012	320	107	2	299	7	0	20	0	755
2013	352	127	2	312	3	0	28	0	824
2014	350	141	4	334	2	0	28	0	859
2015	349	140	3	321	1	0	32	0	846
2016	330	157	4	321	1	0	30	0	843
2017	310	145	2	294	1	0	30	0	782
2018	330	139	3	279	3	2	30	0	786
2019	311	129	4	245	6	1	27	0	723
2020	287	110	5	223	7	0	24	0	656
2021	241	111	7	212	8	0	29	0	608
2022	267	106	7	203	10	0	22	0	615
2023	235	118	6	199	7	1	28	0	594
2024	225	96	5	184	7	2	29	0	548

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	924	52.0	17.7	51.9
1989	661	40.0	16.5	49.5
1990	694	39.0	17.7	46.3
1991	495	30.0	16.5	55.4
1992	509	31.0	16.4	42.8
1993	588	28.0	21.0	52.7
1994	613	32.0	19.2	55.6
1995	636	34.0	18.7	55.2
1996	636	34.0	18.7	55.2
1997	616	35.0	17.6	50.3
1998	626	36.0	17.4	58.8
1999	582	35.0	16.6	65.3
2000	570	34.0	16.8	73.7
2001	548	33.0	16.6	70.8
2002	568	34.0	16.7	73.6
2003	568	34.0	16.7	73.6
2004	577	33.0	17.5	68.1
2005	705	46.0	15.3	66.4
2006	732	50.0	14.6	60
2007	777	52.0	14.9	58.4
2008	802	54.0	14.9	67
2009	733	57.7	14.7	68
2010	737	50.0	14.7	73.7
2011	732	48.5	15.0	74.2
2012	755	47.6	15.8	75.9
2013	824	55.0	14.9	76.5
2014	859	53.0	16.2	77.2
2015	846	53.0	15.9	79.8
2016	843	55.0	15.3	80.9
2017	782	47.0	16.6	80.8
2018	786	50.0	15.7	78.1
2019	723	43.0	16.8	86.7
2020	656	39.5	16.6	72.3
2021	608	35.5	17.1	75.2
2022	615	32.0	19.2	74.3
2023	594	34.0	17.4	80.5
2024	548	34.5	15.8	85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Placid Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	924	52.0	17.7	51.9
1989	661	40.0	16.5	49.5
1990	694	39.0	17.7	46.3
1991	495	30.0	16.5	55.4
1992	509	31.0	16.4	42.8
1993	588	28.0	21.0	52.7
1994	613	32.0	19.2	55.6
1995	636	34.0	18.7	55.2
1996	636	34.0	18.7	55.2
1997	616	35.0	17.6	50.3
1998	626	36.0	17.4	58.8
1999	582	35.0	16.6	65.3
2000	570	34.0	16.8	73.7
2001	548	33.0	16.6	70.8
2002	568	34.0	16.7	73.6
2003	568	34.0	16.7	73.6
2004	577	33.0	17.5	68.1
2005	705	46.0	15.3	66.4
2006	732	50.0	14.6	60
2007	777	52.0	14.9	58.4
2008	802	54.0	14.9	67
2009	733	57.7	14.7	68
2010	737	50.0	14.7	73.7
2011	732	48.5	15.0	74.2
2012	755	47.6	15.8	75.9
2013	824	55.0	14.9	76.5
2014	859	53.0	16.2	77.2
2015	846	53.0	15.9	79.8
2016	843	55.0	15.3	80.9
2017	782	47.0	16.6	80.8
2018	786	50.0	15.7	78.1
2019	723	43.0	16.8	86.7
2020	656	39.5	16.6	72.3
2021	608	35.5	17.1	75.2
2022	615	32.0	19.2	74.3
2023	594	34.0	17.4	80.5
2024	548	34.5	15.8	85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Placid Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$911 (11.2%)	$7,240 (88.8%)	$8,151
2019	$1,815 (20.1%)	$7,198 (79.9%)	$9,013
2020	$1,299 (14.8%)	$7,449 (85.2%)	$8,748
2021	$2,208 (22.6%)	$7,572 (77.4%)	$9,780
2022	$7,052 (48.8%)	$7,406 (51.2%)	$14,458
2023	$6,387 (42.4%)	$8,669 (57.6%)	$15,057

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Placid Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1654^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1224^th of 2240 Elementary schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Elementary School)	46	36	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)	50	44	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Placid Elementary School)	45	38	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highlands)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Elementary School)	46	45	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)	49	47	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Placid Elementary School)	43	46	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highlands)	60	51	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Placid Elementary School)	45	36	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)	45	45
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Placid Elementary School)	46	23	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highlands)	49	45	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lake Placid Elementary School)	46	46
5th Grade Science (Highlands)	43	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	723	594	17.8%
African American	129	118	8.5%
American Indian	6	7	16.7%
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	245	199	18.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	311	235	24.4%
Two or More Races	27	28	3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.7%	80.5%	6.3%

Schools Near Lake Placid Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Placid Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Green Dragon Dr	Lake Placid	33852	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 699-5070	548	35	15.8	85.2%	225 (41.1%)	96 (17.5%)	184 (33.6%)	5 (0.9%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.3%)	61.4	833^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	63.1%		44.2	1224^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.4%	391	48.0	61.0	48.0	68.0	71.0	77.0	54.0	$15,057	$6,387	$8,669
Lake Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	516 County Road 29	Lake Placid	33852	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 699-5050	628	36	17.4	79.5%	251 (40.0%)	57 (9.1%)	297 (47.3%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	52.6	1027^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.5%		48.6	1129^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.6%	102	48.0	52.0	50.0	64.0	77.0	51.0	48.0	$11,122	$2,983	$8,139
Cracker Trail Elementary School	Public	K-5	8200 Sparta Rd	Sebring	33875	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5777	736	44	16.9	71.7%	463 (62.9%)	39 (5.3%)	187 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.4%)	55.6	952^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.8%		57.5	902^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	59.7%	50	59.0	59.0	43.0	63.0	68.0	54.0	50.0	$10,635	$2,522	$8,114
Fred Wild Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 Youth Care Ln	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5400	577	34	16.9	90.3%	206 (35.7%)	98 (17.0%)	237 (41.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.9%)	30.8	1599^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.1%		25	1746^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.1%	147	47.0	45.0	35.0	58.0	39.0	39.0	44.0	$10,928	$2,827	$8,100
Non-Enrolled Pk Exceptional Educational Program	Public	PK	426 School St	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	No	(863) 471-5583	10	0		30.0%	1 (10.0%)	4 (40.0%)	5 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Woodlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	817 Woodlawn Dr	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5444	777	44	17.6	81.1%	316 (40.7%)	165 (21.2%)	230 (29.6%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	46 (5.9%)	58.4	891^st of 2256 public elementary schools	60.5%		52.1	1044^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.4%	153	41.0	54.0	54.0	64.0	63.0	64.0	64.0	$10,318	$2,632	$7,685
Sun 'n Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd	Sebring	33872	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5464	590	33	17.8	76.1%	230 (39.0%)	143 (24.2%)	159 (26.9%)	22 (3.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (5.3%)	65.8	730^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.6%		61.7	801^st of 2240 public elementary schools	64.2%	71	67.0	53.0	61.0	67.0	62.0	63.0	59.0	$10,756	$3,097	$7,659
Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-5	867 Memorial Dr	Avon Park	33825	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 784-0200	508	35	14.7	86.4%	148 (29.1%)	130 (25.6%)	198 (39.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)	35.9	1459^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.3%		40.2	1334^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.4%	125	49.0	45.0	44.0	51.0	53.0	46.0	43.0	$10,803	$2,407	$8,395

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Placid Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Placid Elementary School?

Students at Lake Placid Elementary School are 41% White, 34% Hispanic, 18% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Lake Placid Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 548 students attended Lake Placid Elementary School.

What district is Lake Placid Elementary School in?

Highlands

What schools do graduates of Lake Placid Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Placid Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Placid Middle School
High : Lake Placid High School

Is Lake Placid Elementary School a good school?

Lake Placid Elementary School ranks 833^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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