RIMES EARLY LEARNING & LITERACY CENTER
242 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center, located in Leesburg, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Lake County School District. The school is uniquely designed to provide a dedicated academic environment for the district’s youngest learners, specifically serving students in Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Pre-K Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs. By concentrating exclusively on early childhood education, the center aims to foster a strong foundation in literacy and cognitive development before students transition to elementary school.
The center places a heavy emphasis on early intervention and school readiness, utilizing a curriculum tailored to meet the developmental milestones of preschoolers. Because it is part of the Lake County public school system, the facility focuses on creating a nurturing, supportive atmosphere where children can develop essential social, emotional, and foundational academic skills in a setting specifically equipped for their age group. Through its targeted programming, Rimes plays a critical role in closing the achievement gap early and preparing local children for long-term academic success.
The center places a heavy emphasis on early intervention and school readiness, utilizing a curriculum tailored to meet the developmental milestones of preschoolers. Because it is part of the Lake County public school system, the facility focuses on creating a nurturing, supportive atmosphere where children can develop essential social, emotional, and foundational academic skills in a setting specifically equipped for their age group. Through its targeted programming, Rimes plays a critical role in closing the achievement gap early and preparing local children for long-term academic success.
242
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic | 71 |
| Black | 110 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black110 (45.5%)
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Hispanic71 (29.3%)
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White45 (18.6%)
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Two or More15 (6.2%)
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American Indian1 (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: | LAKE |
| Phone: | (352)787-5757 |
| Website: | http://rel.lake.k12.fl.us |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 242 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 139 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 9 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
130
Kindergarten
53
Grade 1
32
Grade 2
27
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 130 |
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Grade 1 | 32 |
| Grade 2 | 27 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 102 | 42.1% |
| Male | 140 | 57.9% |
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