SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

sleepyhillelementary.polkschoolsfl.com/

711 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sleepy Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Lakeland, Florida, serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its student body, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. As part of a larger district, it follows state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity and student success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sleepy Hill Elementary focuses on fostering a strong sense of community between students, staff, and families. The school utilizes various resources to support diverse learning needs and promotes engagement through school activities and parent-teacher collaboration. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

711

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	317
Black	172
Asian	6
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

Hispanic
317 (44.6%)
White
180 (25.3%)
Black
172 (24.2%)
Two or More
34 (4.8%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	POLK
Phone:	(863)815-6768
Website:	http://sleepyhillelementary.polkschoolsfl.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	569
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 58

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	121
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	44%
Male	398	56%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)