TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

tel.lake.k12.fl.us

870 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tavares Elementary School, located in the heart of Tavares, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lake County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing core academic mastery in subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. By integrating a blend of traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tavares Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school actively encourages parental engagement and maintains a collaborative atmosphere, viewing education as a partnership between teachers, families, and the local community. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, build character, and achieve their personal best.

870

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	214
Black	233
Asian	9
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
359 (41.3%)
Black
233 (26.8%)
Hispanic
214 (24.6%)
Two or More
54 (6.2%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)343-2861
Website:	http://tel.lake.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 50

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 170