Lake Country Elementary School
School Overview
Lake Country Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Placid, Florida. It is a school in Highlands County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 58% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 586 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 36 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 586 students are attending Lake Country Elementary School. By gender, there are 305 and 281 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lake Country Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 17 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 10 | 7 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 36 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lake Country Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 36 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 36 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.8% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 586 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 41,740 Households |
| Population | 101,584 |
| Male | 50,361 |
| Female | 53,076 |
| Child Population | 24,150 |
| Total Housing Units | 55,791 Units |
| Average House Value | $108,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $816 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.50% |
| Average Household Income | $40,942 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.91% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Highlands
In Highlands, 25 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAKE PLACID, Florida
3 private schools are serving students in LAKE PLACID, Florida. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.