Chain Of Lakes Elementary School

7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,008 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chain Of Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,008 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chain Of Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chain Of Lakes Elementary School's student population of 1,008 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,008 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chain Of Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chain Of Lakes Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1185 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chain Of Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chain Of Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chain Of Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
34%
37%
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Black
20%
21%
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White
36%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chain Of Lakes Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Chain Of Lakes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chain Of Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chain Of Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School is ranked #1185 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Chain Of Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Chain Of Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garden Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Chain Of Lakes Elementary School?
1,008 students attend Chain Of Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Chain Of Lakes Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chain Of Lakes Elementary School?
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chain Of Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chain Of Lakes Elementary School part of?
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,008 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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