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Idea Lakeland

Public, Charter Grades K-7

2095^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 7% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Idea Lakeland is a K-6 elementary school in Lakeland, FL, serving 452 students within the Idea Public Schools district, and it faces significant academic challenges, ranking in the 7th percentile statewide with a 0-star rating. The school serves a high-poverty population, with over 81% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and its most critical weakness is in mathematics, where proficiency rates across all tested grades (3rd-6th) hover around 30%, far below state averages of 60-66%. For context, nearby Griffin Elementary School and Sleepy Hill Elementary School achieve roughly 20-25 percentage points higher in 5th-grade math, despite having similar poverty levels.

Despite these struggles, Idea Lakeland shows a notable bright spot in Civics, with 81% proficiency—outperforming both the state average (77%) and the Polk district average (64%). This suggests that effective instructional strategies exist within the school, though they have not yet been replicated in core subjects like math and English Language Arts. The school also lacks reported chronic absenteeism data, which is a key metric for understanding student engagement and a common driver of low performance in high-poverty schools. In contrast, nearby McKeel Academy Central (96th percentile) and Magnolia Montessori Academy (94th percentile) achieve elite results with much lower poverty rates, highlighting the profound impact of socioeconomic factors on academic outcomes.

For parents considering Idea Lakeland, the school’s math deficiency is a major concern, as math proficiency is a strong predictor of future academic success. However, the Civics success indicates that improvement is possible, and the school could look to nearby North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice or Griffin Elementary for best practices, as these schools achieve better results with similar student demographics. Ultimately, while Idea Lakeland has pockets of excellence, it is failing to provide consistent, high-quality instruction in foundational subjects, and parents should weigh this against the school’s unique strengths and the resources available in the broader Lakeland area.

452

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

81.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1775 Interstate Dr
Lakeland, FL 33805

(904) 993-1520

District: Idea Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.0%

African American:

29.4%

White:

18.6%

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Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (43% vs 63% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 29% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg41%

Florida avg63%

Elementary school

2,095^th of 2,242

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 7%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

1,013^th of 1,224

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 17%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Elementary Schools in the Idea Public Schools

69^th of 70Idea Public Schools among Florida districts

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics81%+4 vs state

Science51%-9 vs state

English Language Arts43%-18 vs state

Math34%-28 vs state

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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 Geometry (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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Lakeland	Public, Charter	K-7	1775 Interstate Dr	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 993-1520	452	24	18.8	81.9%	84 (18.6%)	133 (29.4%)	226 (50.0%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	2095^th of 2242 public elementary schools	6.6%					(n/a)	41.0	42.0	44.0	38.0	52.0		29.0	31.0	31.0	30.0	49.0		51.0				81.0
Lincoln Avenue Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1330 Lincoln Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 499-2955	512	35	14.6	37.7%	205 (40.0%)	141 (27.5%)	103 (20.1%)	30 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.1%)	91.1	109^th of 2242 public elementary schools	95.1%		92.7	85^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.2%	24	84.0	88.0	83.0				80.0	94.0	83.0				80.0					$11,620	$1,182	$10,438
Rochelle School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1501 Martin L King Jr Ave	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2810	762	51	14.9	59.6%	270 (35.4%)	255 (33.5%)	193 (25.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.2%)	50	1142^nd of 2242 public elementary schools	49.1%		45.8	1209^th of 2258 public elementary schools	46.5%	67	64.0	57.0	63.0	66.0	72.0	75.0	53.0	57.0	75.0	50.0	71.0	61.0	58.0	72.0	93.0	96.0	100.0	$12,785	$1,466	$11,319
North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice	Public	PK, KG-5	410 Robson St W	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2850	658	38	17.3	77.5%	137 (20.8%)	187 (28.4%)	302 (45.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.3%)	11.6	2114^th of 2242 public elementary schools	5.7%		6.2	2204^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.4%	90	37.0	28.0	36.0				52.0	46.0	27.0				40.0					$11,087	$1,972	$9,115
Griffin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3315 Kathleen Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6020	431	19	22.6	80.7%	80 (18.6%)	156 (36.2%)	168 (39.0%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.6%)	34.1	1560^th of 2242 public elementary schools	30.4%		21.4	1864^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.4%	304	53.0	46.0	49.0				59.0	53.0	55.0				56.0					$10,784	$1,581	$9,202
Elementary - N Lakeland	Public	PK, KG-5	3315 Kathleen Road	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 853-6020	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McKeel Academy Central	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	411 Florida Ave N	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 499-1287	610	37	16.4	36.4%	354 (58.0%)	84 (13.8%)	129 (21.1%)	14 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.3%)	92.2	87^th of 2242 public elementary schools	96.1%		90.7	150^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.4%	63	92.0	78.0	78.0	85.0			93.0	93.0	93.0	90.0			86.0					$10,138	$649	$9,489
Sleepy Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2285 Sleepy Hill Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 815-6768	711	45	15.8	80.0%	180 (25.3%)	172 (24.2%)	317 (44.6%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.8%)	32.3	1612^th of 2242 public elementary schools	28.1%		24.7	1790^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.7%	178	49.0	48.0	52.0				48.0	64.0	55.0				52.0					$11,576	$1,844	$9,732
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	510 Hartsell Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2870	562	31	18.1	74.9%	141 (25.1%)	229 (40.7%)	161 (28.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.8%)	31.9	1625^th of 2242 public elementary schools	27.5%		29.3	1668^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.1%	43	51.0	54.0	40.0	59.0	60.0	65.0	62.0	64.0	28.0	51.0	42.0	57.0	33.0	40.0	73.0		100.0	$11,299	$2,174	$9,125
Magnolia Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	815 S Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 797-4991	182	16	11.3	7.1%	121 (66.5%)	11 (6.0%)	34 (18.7%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (6.0%)	90.1	134^th of 2242 public elementary schools	94.0%		93.5	71^st of 2258 public elementary schools	96.9%	63	75.0	88.0	85.0	91.0	100.0	100.0	90.0	88.0	74.0	100.0	100.0		75.0	87.0			100.0	$10,753	$222	$10,531

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Lakeland

Is Idea Lakeland a good school?

Idea Lakeland ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Lakeland?

Students at Idea Lakeland are 50% Hispanic, 29% African American, 19% White, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Idea Lakeland?

In the 2024-25 school year, 452 students attended Idea Lakeland.

What district is Idea Lakeland in?

Idea Public Schools

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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