What grades does LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the LAKE PLACID area.

Where is LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a rural school in LAKE PLACID, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 17.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in LAKE PLACID, FL?

Schools in LAKE PLACID include LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the LAKE PLACID area.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

FAST ELA Testing PM1examDistrict-wide

Sep

Tue

FAST Math Testing PM1examDistrict-wide

Sep

Wed

Two -Hour Early Release - Students will be Dismissed at noonhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

$2 Snow Cones during recessBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

628

Student:Teacher

17.4:1

Locale

Rural

District

HIGHLANDS

Econ. Disadvantaged

79.5%

Phone

(863)699-5050

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

54%

55th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

57%

66th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

12.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

24 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1

Near average in FL

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

95% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,585

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,637

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,947

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 28%State 39%Local 33%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.3%

Below 150% poverty line

6.9%

Unemployment rate

13.1%

Uninsured residents

14.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,236

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,109

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

636 (30%)

Speech/Language Impairment

470 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

393 (19%)

Autism

197 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

182 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

45 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

604

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

FAST ELA Testing PM1

exam

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

FAST Math Testing PM1

exam

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Two -Hour Early Release - Students will be Dismissed at noon

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in HIGHLANDS. LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	$2 Snow Cones during recessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Highlands County School District	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	FAST ELA Testing PM1District-wide	exam	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	FAST Math Testing PM1District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Two -Hour Early Release - Students will be Dismissed at noonDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	$2 Snow Cones during recessDistrict-wide	Break	—