SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1388 SW MCFARLANE AVE
LAKE CITY, FL 32025

ses.columbiak12.com/

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Summers Elementary School is a public school located in Lake City, Florida, serving students as part of the Columbia County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children in the local community. The campus on SW McFarlane Avenue is structured to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Columbia County School District. By maintaining an active online presence through their website, Summers Elementary ensures that parents and guardians remain informed about school events, academic policies, and district-wide initiatives. Overall, the school functions as a core educational hub in Lake City, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of learning and community engagement.

492

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	58
Black	200
Asian	5
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	1

Black
200 (40.7%)
White
182 (37.0%)
Hispanic
58 (11.8%)
Two or More
46 (9.3%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLUMBIA
Phone:	(386)755-8250
Website:	http://ses.columbiak12.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 62