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James W. Sikes Elementary School

James W. Sikes Elementary School is a public primary school in Lakeland, FL, serving grades PK–5, rated C+, with 502 students and a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
502
Students per teacher
14.3:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White46%
Hispanic35%
Black14%
Two or more races5%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
62%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-40.3%
Prior-year enrollment
841

Homes assigned to this school

4,057 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to James W. Sikes Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
Phone
(863) 648-3525
Website
polk-fl.net
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
120159002404
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School district

Polk County School District

District rating
C
Schools
165
Students
111,372
Spending per student
$10,842
Teachers (FTE)
5,762
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About James W. Sikes Elementary School

How is James W. Sikes Elementary School rated?

James W. Sikes Elementary School holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Polk County School District is rated C overall.

What grades does James W. Sikes Elementary School serve?

James W. Sikes Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend James W. Sikes Elementary School?

502 students attend James W. Sikes Elementary School, down from 841 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to James W. Sikes Elementary School?

TopHap matches 4,057 residential properties to James W. Sikes Elementary School in and around Lakeland. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is James W. Sikes Elementary School in?

James W. Sikes Elementary School is part of Polk County School District, which reports 165 schools, 111,372 students and $10,842 of spending per student.