Lake Shipp Elementary School

250 Camellia Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Shipp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Shipp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Lake Shipp Elementary School's student population of 628 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lake Shipp Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Shipp 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)
#2889 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Shipp 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.
38%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Shipp 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.
15-19%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Shipp 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
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
37%
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Black
33%
21%
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White
26%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Shipp 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 Lake Shipp 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
60%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Shipp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Shipp Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Shipp Elementary School is ranked #2889 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Shipp Elementary School?
628 students attend Lake Shipp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Lake Shipp Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Shipp Elementary School?
Lake Shipp Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Shipp Elementary School offer ?
Lake Shipp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Shipp Elementary School part of?
Lake Shipp Elementary School is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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