LAKE SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

576 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Shipp Elementary School is a public school located in Winter Haven, Florida, serving students in the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated near the shores of Lake Shipp, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the Polk County school system, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the Polk County educational framework, Lake Shipp Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while often incorporating extracurricular activities and support services to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Winter Haven area, striving to foster a collaborative environment between educators, parents, and students to promote a positive learning culture and consistent academic growth.

576

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	189
Black	204
Asian	9
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
204 (35.4%)
Hispanic
189 (32.8%)
White
137 (23.8%)
Two or More
35 (6.1%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)291-5384
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/lakeshippelementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
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 17

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAKE SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAKE SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	48.3%
Male	298	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)