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James W. Sikes Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811 · (863) 648-3525 · Part of Polk County School District
Students
502
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
62%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about James W. Sikes Elementary School
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 31.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency39%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts41%
State average 52.1%
Location
Directions ↗
2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K14
Kindergarten78
Grade 172
Grade 282
Grade 361
Grade 489
Grade 5106
Enrollment over time
732’20
592’21
563’22
551’23
502’24
Down 31.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 46%Hispanic 35%Black 14%Two or more races 5%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.