Serving 975 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lena Vista 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 975 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lena Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lena Vista Elementary School's student population of 975 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lena Vista 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 Lena Vista Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2545 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lena Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Lena Vista Elementary School is ranked #2545 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lena Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Lena Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkley Elementary School, Auburndale Central Elementary School, Clarence Boswell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lena Vista Elementary School?
975 students attend Lena Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lena Vista Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lena Vista Elementary School?
Lena Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lena Vista Elementary School offer ?
Lena Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lena Vista Elementary School part of?
Lena Vista Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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