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Walden Lake Elementary School

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Walden Lake Elementary School ranks 685 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

685^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Walden Lake Elementary School in Plant City, FL, is a public school serving 809 students in grades PK through 5, part of the Hillsborough district, and stands out for its strong academic performance and notably lower poverty rate compared to nearby schools.

Walden Lake consistently outperforms its neighbors in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, its 5th grade science proficiency rate of 70% is the highest in the area, far exceeding Trapnell Elementary School (58%) and Lincoln Elementary Magnet School (56%). In 3rd grade math, Walden Lake achieves 74% proficiency, again leading the pack. The school has shown a positive trajectory over the past decade, climbing from a 2-star rating to a current 3-star rating (69th percentile statewide), while many surrounding schools like Bryan Elementary School and Burney Elementary School remain at 1-star or 0-star ratings. A key differentiator is the school's free/reduced lunch rate of 39.43%, which is dramatically lower than nearly all nearby peers—for instance, Robinson Elementary School has a rate of 69.92%, despite being just two miles away on the same road. This demographic advantage likely contributes to higher parental involvement and fewer external stressors, helping Walden Lake achieve strong results with lower spending per student ($11,257) compared to neighbors like Robinson ($15,279).

While Walden Lake excels, it still faces challenges. Chronic absenteeism affects 23.1% of students, which is lower than the district average (31.3%) and many neighbors like Wilson Elementary School (34.9%), but it remains an area for improvement. The school's particular strength in math—with proficiency rates exceeding state averages across all grades—suggests effective instruction in that subject. Overall, Walden Lake offers a strong academic environment, especially for families seeking a school with a supportive community and consistent performance above district and state norms.

809

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,257

Per pupil spending ?

39.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2800 Turkey Creek Rd
Plant City, FL 33566

(813) 757-9433

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Walden Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tomlin Middle School
High:	Plant City High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Hispanic:

33.4%

African American:

6.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2016 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (69th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

685^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^th of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough 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	67.7	685 of 2240	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.3	634 of 2258	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	72.1	589 of 2256	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	679 of 2240	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.6	751 of 2219	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.5	723 of 2247	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.5	850 of 2182	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.3	826 of 2118	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.1	1137 of 2112	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	56.5	904 of 2087	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.1	601 of 2064	70.9%	★★★★☆
2013	65.0	683 of 2029	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.2	688 of 1984	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.7	771 of 1985	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.4	534 of 1919	72.2%	★★★★☆
2009	76.6	392 of 1847	78.8%	★★★★☆
2008	74.4	421 of 1789	76.5%	★★★★☆
2007	77.9	355 of 1786	80.1%	★★★★☆
2006	81.0	292 of 1688	82.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math71%+6 vs state

Science70%+10 vs state

English Language Arts66%+5 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 Biology 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	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walden Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 757-9433	809	53	15.2	39.4%	443 (54.8%)	52 (6.4%)	270 (33.4%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)	67.7	685^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.4%		70.3	634^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.9%	51	62.0	68.0	67.0				74.0	69.0	69.0				70.0					$11,257	$901	$10,355
Robinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33567	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9424	522	36	14.6	69.9%	144 (27.6%)	44 (8.4%)	324 (62.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	35.5	1513^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.5%		46.5	1195^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.1%	318	49.0	46.0	59.0				55.0	59.0	63.0				47.0					$15,279	$2,140	$13,138
Trapnell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 W Trapnell Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9313	421	31	13.7	73.4%	59 (14.0%)	61 (14.5%)	282 (67.0%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	47.6	1207^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.1%		44.9	1228^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.6%	21	54.0	50.0	50.0				73.0	68.0	64.0				58.0					$14,074	$1,676	$12,399
Dover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3035 Nelson Ave	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9457	530	32	16.6	71.5%	25 (4.7%)	9 (1.7%)	494 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9.3	2152^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.9%		16.1	2011^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.9%	141	34.0	29.0	34.0				38.0	44.0	46.0				27.0					$12,573	$1,712	$10,862
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 W Oak Ave	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9300	618	35	17.6	74.1%	83 (13.4%)	62 (10.0%)	456 (73.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	41	1374^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.7%		30.8	1618^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.3%	244	56.0	57.0	57.0				55.0	61.0	55.0				53.0					$12,737	$1,727	$11,010
Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	304 W Prosser Dr	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 567-0801	457	26	17.6	56.9%	76 (16.6%)	42 (9.2%)	325 (71.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.2%)	21.2	1893^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.5%		27.3	1719^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.9%	174	43.0	51.0	42.0	62.0	52.0	58.0	49.0	32.0	44.0	30.0	55.0	9.0	47.0	4.0	45.0	64.0	70.0	$9,127	$887	$8,240
Burney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 S Evers St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7334	357	31	11.5	74.2%	66 (18.5%)	91 (25.5%)	188 (52.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	12.1	2102^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	6.2%		15.4	2028^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.2%	74	43.0	31.0	39.0				45.0	44.0	44.0				32.0					$17,656	$3,077	$14,579
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1207 E Renfro St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 757-9329	510	34	15.1	44.7%	131 (25.7%)	163 (32.0%)	143 (28.0%)	46 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	48.9	1168^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.9%		53.4	1028^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.5%	140	66.0	68.0	63.0				55.0	51.0	58.0				56.0					$11,512	$1,045	$10,468
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	502 E Gilchrist St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9341	451	28	15.8	73.2%	72 (16.0%)	114 (25.3%)	244 (54.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	28.1	1707^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.8%		15.8	2019^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.6%	312	44.0	54.0	44.0				62.0	57.0	39.0				42.0					$14,794	$2,263	$12,530
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	702 W English St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9307	329	19	17.1	71.1%	92 (28.0%)	28 (8.5%)	198 (60.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	35.9	1502^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.9%		21.2	1867^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.3%	365	64.0	34.0	55.0				62.0	60.0	50.0				50.0					$14,204	$1,887	$12,317

Frequently Asked Questions about Walden Lake Elementary School

What district is Walden Lake Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Walden Lake Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 809 students attended Walden Lake Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Walden Lake Elementary School?

Students at Walden Lake Elementary School are 55% White, 33% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Walden Lake Elementary School a good school?

Walden Lake Elementary School ranks 685^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Walden Lake Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Tomlin Middle School
High : Plant City High School

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