Edgar L. Padgett Elementary

Summary:

Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is a public elementary school in Lakeland, Florida, serving 529 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgar L. Padgett Elementary faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 20.8% in 2019-2020 to 48.8% in 2022-2023. This rate is notably higher than nearby schools, which range from 12.7% to 50.1% chronic absenteeism. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the Polk District and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency at 42%, compared to 49% for Polk and 55% for Florida. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.28% to 67.59% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

While Edgar L. Padgett Elementary has seen an increase in spending per student, from $9,020 in 2019-2020 to $10,445 in 2022-2023, this spending level is still lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Kathleen Elementary ($12,034) and Rochelle School of the Arts ($11,296). The school's diverse student population, with 36.86% White, 23.63% African American, and 35.54% Hispanic students, is reflective of the nearby schools as well. However, Edgar L. Padgett Elementary's statewide ranking has declined, from 1017 out of 2118 Florida elementary schools in 2017-2018 (3-star rating) to 1640 out of 2240 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating), indicating a decline in the school's performance relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 110 Leelon Rd
       Lakeland, FL  33809


(863) 853-6044

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1538th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,445 Help


Students who attend Edgar L. Padgett Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Gibson Middle School
High:    Lake Gibson Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.9%
Hispanic:
35.5%
African American:
23.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edgar L. Padgett Elementary ranks worse than 68.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 46th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.9%), Hispanic (35.5%), African American (23.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is 16.5. 44 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is $10,445, which is the 43rd highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Edgar L. Padgett Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edgar L. Padgett Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.37 1247th 1688 26.1%
2007 38.80 1161st 1786 35.0%
2008 42.72 1090th 1789 39.1%
2009 30.58 1393rd 1847 24.6%
2010 27.88 1478th 1919 23.0%
2011 23.50 1621st 1985 18.3%
2012 30.40 1431st 1984 27.9%
2013 38.13 1273rd 2029 37.3%
2014 34.92 1376th 2064 33.3%
2016 39.85 1270th 2087 39.1%
2017 44.70 1176th 2112 44.3%
2018 51.45 1017th 2118 52.0%
2019 39.46 1331st 2182 39.0%
2021 28.11 1622nd 2247 27.8%
2022 24.89 1698th 2219 23.5%
2023 28.93 1640th 2240 26.8%
2024 32.87 1538th 2256 31.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a citizen
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Open Quote Worst school to send your children too. Principle is terrible and does not back her staff and is very disrespectful to them. I have never seen a worst principle in a school. Need to boot her out and and get someone who cares about there hard working teachers, lunchroom workers and bus drivers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Edgar L. Padgett Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 937 40 10 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1003
1989 1066 52 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1145
1990 1024 36 16 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1104
1991 1182 44 25 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1287
1992 644 42 25 24 1 n/a n/a 0 736
1993 657 111 10 28 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1994 644 98 7 32 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1995 638 92 14 27 4 n/a n/a 0 775
1996 638 92 14 27 4 n/a n/a 0 775
1997 608 118 15 31 2 n/a n/a 0 774
1998 641 155 10 26 2 n/a n/a 0 834
1999 592 173 8 30 3 n/a n/a 0 806
2000 591 200 7 42 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2001 566 219 5 47 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2002 426 135 5 67 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 426 135 5 67 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 403 127 7 65 1 n/a n/a 0 603
2005 414 113 7 90 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2006 414 117 7 114 2 n/a n/a 0 654
2007 365 129 6 129 2 n/a n/a 24 655
2008 355 127 10 123 2 n/a n/a 25 642
2009 370 143 11 119 1 n/a n/a 31 675
2010 355 137 6 131 3 n/a n/a 38 670
2011 334 149 6 131 3 1 33 0 657
2012 267 147 5 111 1 1 31 0 563
2013 254 108 8 98 2 1 28 0 499
2014 253 122 4 121 1 0 23 0 524
2015 247 134 7 130 1 2 26 0 547
2016 232 138 11 134 1 2 30 0 548
2017 224 143 9 128 0 1 23 0 528
2018 212 135 11 140 0 2 25 0 525
2019 219 160 14 157 1 2 23 0 576
2020 213 144 15 166 1 0 20 0 559
2021 193 122 10 166 1 0 15 0 507
2022 197 122 7 161 1 1 14 0 503
2023 195 125 8 188 1 0 12 0 529

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edgar L. Padgett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1003 44.0 22.7 16.5
1989 1145 52.0 22.0 13.9
1990 1104 55.0 20.0 0
1991 1287 57.0 22.5 17.9
1992 736 37.0 19.8 19.8
1993 806 38.0 21.2 30
1994 781 37.0 21.1 33.3
1995 775 35.0 22.1 33.9
1996 775 35.0 22.1 33.9
1997 774 39.0 19.8 37.1
1998 834 41.0 20.3 37.1
1999 806 43.0 18.7 52.9
2000 840 41.0 20.5 49.8
2001 837 41.0 20.4 49
2002 633 34.0 18.6 57.8
2003 633 34.0 18.6 57.8
2004 603 39.0 15.5 67
2005 624 39.0 16.0 60.4
2006 654 40.0 16.4 63.6
2007 655 42.0 15.6 63.9
2008 642 45.0 14.3 56.4
2009 675 51.7 15.3 71.7
2010 670 43.0 15.5 69.9
2011 657 42.0 15.6 76
2012 563 36.0 15.6 78.5
2013 499 31.0 16.0 78.2
2014 524 32.0 16.3 80
2015 547 33.0 16.5 61.8
2016 548 35.0 15.6 65.3
2017 528 35.0 15.0 64.6
2018 525 36.0 14.5 57.9
2019 576 34.0 16.9 56.9
2020 559 37.0 15.1 55.1
2021 507 38.0 13.3 60.6
2022 503 36.0 13.9 67.6
2023 529 32.0 16.5 57.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edgar L. Padgett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1003 44.0 22.7 16.5
1989 1145 52.0 22.0 13.9
1990 1104 55.0 20.0 0
1991 1287 57.0 22.5 17.9
1992 736 37.0 19.8 19.8
1993 806 38.0 21.2 30
1994 781 37.0 21.1 33.3
1995 775 35.0 22.1 33.9
1996 775 35.0 22.1 33.9
1997 774 39.0 19.8 37.1
1998 834 41.0 20.3 37.1
1999 806 43.0 18.7 52.9
2000 840 41.0 20.5 49.8
2001 837 41.0 20.4 49
2002 633 34.0 18.6 57.8
2003 633 34.0 18.6 57.8
2004 603 39.0 15.5 67
2005 624 39.0 16.0 60.4
2006 654 40.0 16.4 63.6
2007 655 42.0 15.6 63.9
2008 642 45.0 14.3 56.4
2009 675 51.7 15.3 71.7
2010 670 43.0 15.5 69.9
2011 657 42.0 15.6 76
2012 563 36.0 15.6 78.5
2013 499 31.0 16.0 78.2
2014 524 32.0 16.3 80
2015 547 33.0 16.5 61.8
2016 548 35.0 15.6 65.3
2017 528 35.0 15.0 64.6
2018 525 36.0 14.5 57.9
2019 576 34.0 16.9 56.9
2020 559 37.0 15.1 55.1
2021 507 38.0 13.3 60.6
2022 503 36.0 13.9 67.6
2023 529 32.0 16.5 57.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edgar L. Padgett Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,394 (14.2%) $8,421 (85.8%) $9,815
2019 $1,239 (14.3%) $7,412 (85.7%) $8,651
2020 $998 (11.1%) $8,022 (88.9%) $9,020
2021 $1,255 (12.6%) $8,696 (87.4%) $9,952
2022 $2,303 (20.1%) $9,162 (79.9%) $11,465
2023 $1,843 (17.6%) $8,602 (82.4%) $10,445

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgar L. Padgett Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1331st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1640th of 2240 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edgar L. Padgett Elementary)5137
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edgar L. Padgett Elementary)5040
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar L. Padgett Elementary)6044
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edgar L. Padgett Elementary)7651
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edgar L. Padgett Elementary)4139
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edgar L. Padgett Elementary)4040
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Edgar L. Padgett Elementary)4038
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Polk)4539
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students576529
 8.2%
African American160125
 21.9%
American Indian11
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic157188
 19.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White219195
 11%
Two or More Races2312
 47.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%57.3%
 0.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended Edgar L. Padgett Elementary.

Students at Edgar L. Padgett Elementary are 37% White, 36% Hispanic, 24% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Edgar L. Padgett Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Gibson Middle School
High : Lake Gibson Senior High School

Edgar L. Padgett Elementary ranks 1538th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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