LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LMES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

559 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Myrtle Elementary School is a public school located in Land O' Lakes, Florida, serving students within the District School Board of Pasco County. Situated on Weeks Boulevard, the school functions as a core educational hub for its local community, focusing on foundational academic development for elementary-aged children. As part of the Pasco County school system, it adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards, emphasizing student achievement, literacy, and social-emotional growth in a supportive classroom environment.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a positive learning culture that encourages parent and community involvement. Like many schools in the rapidly growing Land O' Lakes area, Lake Myrtle Elementary balances traditional academic instruction with modern educational strategies, utilizing resources provided by the state and the school district to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official Pasco County Schools website.

559

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	153
Black	25
Asian	13
Two or More	36
American Indian	5

White
327 (58.5%)
Hispanic
153 (27.4%)
Two or More
36 (6.4%)
Black
25 (4.5%)
Asian
13 (2.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)

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:	PASCO
Phone:	(813)794-1000
Website:	http://LMES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 19

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 92