Lost Lake Elementary School

Lost Lake Elementary School in Clermont, FL, is a public school serving 997 students in grades PK-5 within the Lake County School District. While the school consistently outperforms district averages in reading and math, its state ranking has declined over the past decade, and it faces notable challenges compared to nearby high-performing schools.

Lost Lake’s academic performance is solid but not elite. For example, 75% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, and 77% of 4th graders were proficient in math—both well above district averages. However, nearby schools like Pinecrest Lakes Academy (99th percentile) and Cypress Ridge Elementary (88th percentile) achieve significantly higher proficiency rates, often exceeding 90%. A major concern is Lost Lake’s chronic absenteeism rate of 21.4%, which is nearly double the state average and far higher than top-performing neighbors like Pinecrest Lakes (6.6%) and Imagine Schools at South Lake (0.0%). This absenteeism likely hinders the school’s ability to climb in rankings.

Interestingly, Lost Lake spends $10,772 per student, more than Pinecrest Lakes ($8,148) and Imagine Schools ($8,283), yet those schools achieve better results with lower spending and higher student-teacher ratios. This suggests that factors like school culture and instructional methods play a powerful role. Lost Lake also shows uneven math performance, with 4th graders excelling (77% proficiency) while 5th graders lag (67%). Surrounded by a cluster of high-performing schools—including Whispering Oak Elementary (97th percentile) and Hamlin Elementary (98th percentile)—Lost Lake’s 69th percentile ranking makes it a solid but middle-of-the-pack choice in a competitive area.