FloridaSchoolsEDGAR L. PADGETT ELEMENTARY

EDGAR L. PADGETT ELEMENTARY

PublicRegular
LAKELAND, Florida · POLK
Students554enrolled
Hispanic33%of students
White0%of students
Black2%of students
Asian24%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students554
Grade Span
Student:Teacher17.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch72%
Title INo
SectorPublic

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

EDGAR L. PADGETT ELEMENTARY has a diverse student body with significant representation from multiple demographic groups. American Indian / AN students make up the largest group at 38.1%.

554students
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino32.7%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian24.1%
American Indian / AN38.1%
Two or More3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.