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Lake Country Elementary School

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Lake Country Elementary School ranks 943 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

943^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lake Country Elementary School is a public school in Lake Placid, FL, serving 604 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Highlands district, and it has shown a strong upward trend in recent years, climbing from a low point to a solid 3-star rating.

This school stands out for its consistent strength in math, especially in upper grades. For example, 5th-grade math proficiency reached 75%, outperforming both the district (69%) and state (62%). English Language Arts (ELA) scores are also competitive, with 5th graders achieving 65% proficiency, slightly above the state average. A key differentiator is the school's lower chronic absenteeism rate of 27.9%, which is better than the district average of 36% and even the state average of 31.4%. This is particularly interesting when compared to the higher-ranked Lake Placid Elementary School, which has higher test scores but also a higher absenteeism rate (31.3%) and a larger percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch. This suggests Lake Country is effectively fostering a strong attendance culture that supports its academic gains.

While the school excels in math and reading, science is an area for growth, with 5th-grade scores (58%) falling below the state average (60%). On a positive note, the student-teacher ratio has steadily decreased to 15.2, allowing for more individualized attention. The school's per-student spending ($12,032) is moderate compared to nearby schools, and it appears to be getting good results for its investment, especially when contrasted with Fred Wild Elementary School, which spends more but ranks lower. Overall, Lake Country is a school on the rise, with clear strengths in math and attendance, and a promising trajectory for the future.

604

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,032

Per pupil spending ?

63.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852

(863) 699-5050

District: Highlands

Students who attend Lake Country Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Placid Middle School
High:	Lake Placid High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.5%

White:

40.7%

African American:

7.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (58th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg63%

Florida avg62%

943^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 35% (2016) to top 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 9Elementary Schools in the Highlands

43^rd of 70Highlands among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	57.6	943 of 2240	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.6	931 of 2258	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.6	1027 of 2256	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.6	1129 of 2240	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.9	1158 of 2219	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.4	975 of 2247	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.9	1462 of 2182	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.3	1446 of 2118	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.8	1485 of 2112	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	36.5	1351 of 2087	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	32.5	1454 of 2064	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	40.1	1222 of 2029	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	32.4	1381 of 1984	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	24.4	1599 of 1985	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	26.7	1505 of 1919	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	41.6	1167 of 1847	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.0	906 of 1789	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	45.6	1030 of 1786	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	53.4	812 of 1688	51.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math67%+3 vs state

English Language Arts63%~ state avg

Science58%~ state avg

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by a teacher
Sunday, September 11, 2011

Lake Country Elementary has a staff of loving caring educators- You can guarantee that this school will not let 1 year of poor scoring on FCAT define what they are about. All you have to do is step on to the campus to know that this is a school of integrity, and renewed focus that loves and cares deeply about each and everyone of their student's academic achievements. I challenge anyone to visit the school and say otherwise. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	516 County Road 29	Lake Placid	33852	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 699-5050	604	40	15.2	63.4%	246 (40.7%)	48 (7.9%)	287 (47.5%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	57.6	943^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.9%		57.6	931^st of 2258 public elementary schools	58.8%	12	61.0	62.0	65.0				61.0	66.0	75.0			58.0				$12,032	$1,734	$10,298
Lake Placid Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Green Dragon Dr	Lake Placid	33852	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 699-5070	569	35	16.4	72.9%	231 (40.6%)	103 (18.1%)	196 (34.4%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (4.9%)	71.6	590^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.7%		70.6	623^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	72.4%	33	69.0	69.0	64.0				80.0	80.0	87.0			54.0				$12,897	$3,383	$9,513
Cracker Trail Elementary School	Public	K-5	8200 Sparta Rd	Sebring	33875	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5777	710	44	16.1	54.6%	449 (63.2%)	27 (3.8%)	190 (26.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.8%)	58.2	928^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.6%		62.9	804^th of 2258 public elementary schools	64.4%	124	57.0	62.0	64.0				70.0	63.0	73.0			59.0				$10,189	$1,187	$9,001
Fred Wild Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 Youth Care Ln	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5400	576	36	16.2	80.2%	203 (35.2%)	113 (19.6%)	222 (38.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.7%)	28.4	1704^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.9%		35.5	1487^th of 2258 public elementary schools	34.1%	217	46.0	48.0	46.0				73.0	50.0	49.0			43.0				$13,627	$4,099	$9,528
Woodlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	817 Woodlawn Dr	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5444	834	47	17.7	66.2%	353 (42.3%)	157 (18.8%)	263 (31.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	50 (6.0%)	47.7	1203^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%		55.4	981^st of 2258 public elementary schools	56.6%	222	55.0	57.0	51.0				70.0	66.0	64.0			53.0				$9,403	$1,202	$8,201
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	100 E Harney Pond Rd NE	Okeechobee	34974	Glades County	Glades	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 467-2501	299	0		1.0%	26 (8.7%)	5 (1.7%)	56 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	139 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (24.4%)	80.6	374^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.3%		83	336^th of 2258 public elementary schools	85.1%	38	84.0	71.0	76.0	70.0	41.0	74.0	81.0	91.0	94.0	93.0	75.0	53.0	68.0	78.0	75.0	$35,219	$214	$35,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Country Elementary School

What district is Lake Country Elementary School in?

Highlands

Is Lake Country Elementary School a good school?

Lake Country Elementary School ranks 943^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lake Country Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Country Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Placid Middle School
High : Lake Placid High School

How many students attend Lake Country Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 604 students attended Lake Country Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Country Elementary School?

Students at Lake Country Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 41% White, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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