publicelementaryPK-5

James W. Sikes Elementary School

2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811, United States

+1 (863) 648-3525

http://schools.polk-fl.net/sikes

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James W. Sikes Elementary School Overview

About This School

James W. Sikes Elementary School is a public elementary in Lakeland, Florida, serving 502 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 35 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $51,724, while the school provides one counselor for every 502 students. Students at the school represent a diverse demographic, consisting of 46% White, 35% Hispanic, 14% Black, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female.

502

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

35 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

502:1

James W. Sikes Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17.8:1

State Avg: 18.6:1

502

Students per Counselor

James W. Sikes Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$51,724

City Avg: $51,724

State Avg: $53,941

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor502:1

James W. Sikes Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.79%

Male

48.21%

Female

Total Enrollment: 502 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White45.82%

Hispanic35.06%

Asian0.6%

Black13.75%

Two or More Races4.58%

Native American0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About James W. Sikes Elementary School

Q: What is James W. Sikes Elementary School?

A: James W. Sikes Elementary School is a elementary public located in Lakeland.

Q: How many students attend James W. Sikes Elementary School?

A: James W. Sikes Elementary School has approximately 502 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James W. Sikes Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James W. Sikes Elementary School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about James W. Sikes Elementary School

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About James W. Sikes Elementary School - Lakeland, FL

Quick Facts about James W. Sikes Elementary School
School Name	James W. Sikes Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811, Lakeland, FL
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (863) 648-3525
Total Students	502
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	35
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James W. Sikes Elementary School

What is James W. Sikes Elementary School?

James W. Sikes Elementary School is a elementary public located in Lakeland.

How many students attend James W. Sikes Elementary School?

James W. Sikes Elementary School has approximately 502 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James W. Sikes Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at James W. Sikes Elementary School is 14:1.

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