LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

101 GREEN DRAGON DR
LAKE PLACID, FL 33852

www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~lpe/

569 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Placid Elementary School, located at 101 Green Dragon Drive in Lake Placid, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Highlands County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative years. The school is known for being a hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, curiosity, and the attainment of essential academic milestones in alignment with Florida’s state educational standards.

The school’s digital presence reflects its commitment to maintaining clear communication between educators, students, and families. Through its website, the administration provides essential resources such as academic calendars, curriculum information, and updates on school events, ensuring that parents remain actively involved in the educational process. By cultivating a collaborative atmosphere and focusing on student-centered instruction, Lake Placid Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

569

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	196
Black	103
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
231 (40.6%)
Hispanic
196 (34.4%)
Black
103 (18.1%)
Two or More
28 (4.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	HIGHLANDS
Phone:	(863)699-5070
Website:	http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~lpe/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 27

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 70