CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7001 STATE HIGHWAY 653
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884

1,007 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chain of Lakes Elementary School, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a public elementary school serving the Polk County School District. Situated along State Highway 653, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation by emphasizing core curriculum subjects while promoting social-emotional growth and student engagement.

The school’s official portal highlights its dedication to maintaining active communication with families and providing resources to support student achievement. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and the local community, Chain of Lakes Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a variety of school-wide initiatives and academic programs, the institution strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in both their studies and character development.

1,007

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	379
Black	221
Asian	56
Two or More	35
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
379 (37.6%)
White
309 (30.7%)
Black
221 (21.9%)
Asian
56 (5.6%)
Two or More
35 (3.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)326-5388
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/ChainOfLakes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,007
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
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 69

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 174

Grade 3 178

Grade 4 172

Grade 5 150

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	69
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	130
Grade 2	174
Grade 3	178
Grade 4	172
Grade 5	150

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	474	47.1%
Male	533	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)