Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School serves 22 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School?
22 students attend Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School?
Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School offer ?
Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School part of?
Lake Alfred B.e.s.t Program Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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