Oscar J. Pope Elementary School

2730 Maine Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oscar J. Pope 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oscar J. Pope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Oscar J. Pope Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Oscar J. Pope 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 Oscar J. Pope Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3156 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oscar J. Pope 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.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oscar J. Pope 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.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oscar J. Pope 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
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
56%
37%
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Black
16%
21%
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White
25%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Oscar J. Pope 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
80%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oscar J. Pope Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oscar J. Pope Elementary School's ranking?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School is ranked #3156 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Oscar J. Pope Elementary School often compared to?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griffin Elementary School, Dixieland Elementary School, Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Oscar J. Pope Elementary School?
378 students attend Oscar J. Pope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Oscar J. Pope Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar J. Pope Elementary School?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oscar J. Pope Elementary School offer ?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oscar J. Pope Elementary School part of?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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