What grades does JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the LAKELAND area.

Where is JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a urban school in LAKELAND, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 14.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in LAKELAND, FL?

Schools in LAKELAND include JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the LAKELAND area.

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JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|LAKELAND, Florida|POLK

LAKELAND, FL 33811

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Aug

Tue

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Sep

Fri

Early Dismissalhalf_day

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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Oct

Fri

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

551

Student:Teacher

14.1:1

Locale

Suburban

District

POLK

Econ. Disadvantaged

57.7%

Phone

(863)648-3525

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

41%

29th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

39%

34th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

23.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

10 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1

Better than average in FL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,174

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,242

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,033

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,743

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 19%State 47%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.8%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

13.0%

Uninsured residents

13.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

17,689

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

16,695

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

5,870 (35%)

Speech/Language Impairment

3,020 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

3,009 (18%)

Autism

2,083 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

1,211 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

200 (1%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

502

Current enrollment

Declining(-40% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 11, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Tue, Aug 11, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Early Dismissal

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Polk County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Polk County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	No School for Students Teacher Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Polk County Public Schools	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Polk County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Polk County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Polk County Public Schools	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Polk County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Polk County Public Schools	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day No School - Polk County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day No School - Polk County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Polk County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Polk County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Polk County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Polk County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Polk County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Polk County Public Schools	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday No School - Polk County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday No School - Polk County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Polk County Public Schools	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Polk County Public Schools	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 551 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in LAKELAND, FL.