- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Placid, FL
Lake Country Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Country Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120084002606
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Country Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lake Placid · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Country Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Country Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lake Placid, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120084002606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Lake Country Elementary School shrank from 685 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 120084002606 · Lake Placid, FL Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 17.3:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Lake Country Elementary School shrank from 685 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Country Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 604
Lake Country Elementary School
604 students
What this shows Lake Country Elementary School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Country Elementary School compares
Lake Country Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
White 40.7%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Lake Country Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Country Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Country Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Country Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Country Elementary School?
Lake Country Elementary School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Placid, FL. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Country Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Country Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Country Elementary School?
69.1% of students at Lake Country Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Country Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Country Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Lake Placid, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Country Elementary School?
Lake Country Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Country Elementary School rank among schools in Lake Placid?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Country Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lake Placid, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Lake Country Elementary School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.