James W. Sikes Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 2727 Shepherd Rd
       Lakeland, FL  33811-2171


(863) 648-3525

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1116th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,634 Help


Students who attend James W. Sikes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mulberry Middle School
High:    Mulberry Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
Hispanic:
34.6%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.8% Help


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Compare Details James W. Sikes Elementary School ranks better than 50.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 23rd among 83 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 James W. Sikes Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), Hispanic (34.6%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James W. Sikes Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 16th best among 83 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare James W. Sikes Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James W. Sikes Elementary School is $11,634, which is the 17th highest among 83 elementary schools in the Polk School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

James W. Sikes Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 60th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James W. Sikes Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.26 814th 1688 51.8%
2007 53.93 870th 1786 51.3%
2008 56.03 830th 1789 53.6%
2009 47.78 1037th 1847 43.9%
2010 49.65 1039th 1919 45.9%
2011 53.05 979th 1985 50.7%
2012 44.21 1129th 1984 43.1%
2013 42.29 1175th 2029 42.1%
2014 41.02 1230th 2064 40.4%
2016 47.97 1085th 2087 48.0%
2017 52.28 1009th 2112 52.2%
2018 54.21 928th 2118 56.2%
2019 47.32 1144th 2182 47.6%
2021 29.29 1594th 2247 29.1%
2022 48.03 1113th 2219 49.8%
2023 49.19 1115th 2240 50.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

James W. Sikes Elementary School Test Scores
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by a citizen
Thursday, July 24, 2014

Open Quote I'm sure the test scores are probably correct, however I have 2 grandchildren attending Sikes. They are doing wonderful and love their school. One makes straight A's and the other is making A's & B's. I think it's amazing what they have learned in such a short time. Keep up the great work teachers and staff! Close Quote



Enrollment information for James W. Sikes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 508 39 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1989 537 44 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1990 551 62 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1991 585 57 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1992 613 54 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1993 497 64 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1994 529 58 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 612
1995 534 57 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1996 534 57 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1997 512 51 10 27 1 n/a n/a 0 601
1998 515 50 9 33 1 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 525 49 8 48 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2000 543 62 11 61 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2001 557 56 5 69 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2002 479 99 8 77 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2003 479 99 8 77 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2004 453 102 11 98 1 n/a n/a 0 665
2005 479 79 13 120 2 n/a n/a 0 693
2006 506 82 13 135 2 n/a n/a 0 738
2007 512 94 12 177 2 n/a n/a 41 838
2008 518 86 10 195 0 n/a n/a 50 859
2009 510 93 12 216 0 n/a n/a 69 900
2010 523 105 16 202 0 n/a n/a 65 911
2011 498 100 18 242 6 0 41 0 905
2012 491 103 15 240 3 0 36 0 888
2013 482 95 16 249 3 0 27 0 872
2014 496 101 16 260 2 0 20 0 895
2015 487 95 8 258 1 0 24 0 873
2016 468 100 8 254 1 0 22 0 853
2017 466 107 10 260 1 0 20 0 864
2018 422 109 13 284 1 0 31 0 860
2019 401 96 13 291 3 0 33 0 837
2020 390 111 16 296 0 1 27 0 841
2021 341 90 11 270 1 1 18 0 732
2022 292 83 9 187 1 1 19 0 592
2023 269 70 7 195 1 1 20 0 563

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 James W. Sikes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 28.0 19.7 7.2
1989 585 30.0 19.5 16.4
1990 621 31.0 20.0 0
1991 656 34.0 19.2 22.6
1992 679 34.0 19.9 16.1
1993 577 28.0 20.6 19.8
1994 612 30.0 20.4 24.8
1995 617 30.0 20.6 25.8
1996 617 30.0 20.6 25.8
1997 601 32.0 18.8 31.8
1998 608 35.0 17.4 30.1
1999 632 35.0 18.1 40.3
2000 677 39.0 17.4 43.3
2001 688 42.0 16.4 43.9
2002 665 38.0 17.5 49.5
2003 665 38.0 17.5 49.5
2004 665 43.0 15.5 49.2
2005 693 45.0 15.4 46.9
2006 738 49.0 15.1 47.7
2007 838 57.0 14.7 48.6
2008 859 58.5 14.7 50.4
2009 900 70.5 15.0 42.4
2010 911 63.0 14.4 48.3
2011 905 59.0 15.3 53.7
2012 888 60.0 14.8 55.5
2013 872 59.0 14.7 56.5
2014 895 55.0 16.2 57.9
2015 873 58.0 15.0 55.1
2016 853 53.0 16.0 57.4
2017 864 55.0 15.7 46.8
2018 860 56.0 15.3 47.3
2019 837 53.0 15.7 45.6
2020 841 52.0 16.1 45.9
2021 732 50.0 14.6 51.9
2022 592 46.0 12.8 43.1
2023 563 39.0 14.4 36.8

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 James W. Sikes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 28.0 19.7 7.2
1989 585 30.0 19.5 16.4
1990 621 31.0 20.0 0
1991 656 34.0 19.2 22.6
1992 679 34.0 19.9 16.1
1993 577 28.0 20.6 19.8
1994 612 30.0 20.4 24.8
1995 617 30.0 20.6 25.8
1996 617 30.0 20.6 25.8
1997 601 32.0 18.8 31.8
1998 608 35.0 17.4 30.1
1999 632 35.0 18.1 40.3
2000 677 39.0 17.4 43.3
2001 688 42.0 16.4 43.9
2002 665 38.0 17.5 49.5
2003 665 38.0 17.5 49.5
2004 665 43.0 15.5 49.2
2005 693 45.0 15.4 46.9
2006 738 49.0 15.1 47.7
2007 838 57.0 14.7 48.6
2008 859 58.5 14.7 50.4
2009 900 70.5 15.0 42.4
2010 911 63.0 14.4 48.3
2011 905 59.0 15.3 53.7
2012 888 60.0 14.8 55.5
2013 872 59.0 14.7 56.5
2014 895 55.0 16.2 57.9
2015 873 58.0 15.0 55.1
2016 853 53.0 16.0 57.4
2017 864 55.0 15.7 46.8
2018 860 56.0 15.3 47.3
2019 837 53.0 15.7 45.6
2020 841 52.0 16.1 45.9
2021 732 50.0 14.6 51.9
2022 592 46.0 12.8 43.1
2023 563 39.0 14.4 36.8

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 James W. Sikes Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $468 (6.4%) $6,882 (93.6%) $7,350
2019 $652 (8.2%) $7,286 (91.8%) $7,939
2020 $844 (10.4%) $7,250 (89.6%) $8,095
2021 $1,187 (13.3%) $7,731 (86.7%) $8,918
2022 $2,189 (18.8%) $9,445 (81.2%) $11,634

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James W. Sikes Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1144th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1115th of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James W. Sikes Elementary School)5956
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James W. Sikes Elementary School)6557
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James W. Sikes Elementary School)5156
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (James W. Sikes Elementary School)5953
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James W. Sikes Elementary School)4549
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (James W. Sikes Elementary School)5653
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (James W. Sikes Elementary School)5341
 12%
   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 Students837563
 32.7%
African American9670
 27.1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian137
 46.2%
Hispanic291195
 33%
Pacific Islander01
White401269
 32.9%
Two or More Races3320
 39.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.6%36.8%
 8.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 563 students attended James W. Sikes Elementary School.

Students at James W. Sikes Elementary School are 48% White, 35% Hispanic, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

James W. Sikes Elementary School ranks 1116th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend James W. Sikes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mulberry Middle School
High : Mulberry Senior High School


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