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SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4515 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, SEBRING, FL 33872HIGHLANDS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
618
Students
Total enrolled
$13,125
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 618 students in grades PK–05 in SEBRING, Florida.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,125 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
19.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in SEBRING, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 618 students. The district invests $13,125 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

618
Total Students
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution327 male · 291 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 414 students
Student Composition
45%
24%
20%
Asian5%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black20%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120084002504

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,125Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,125
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,775
Student Support$2,494
Administration$1,575
Operations$1,969
Other$1,313
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,125 spent per student, an estimated $5,815 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
30%
State government
39.8%
Local (property tax)
30.5%
Federal programs
29.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCRACKER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+4 more
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Middle
SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOLHILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOLAVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLLAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
SEBRING HIGH SCHOOLAVON PARK HIGH SCHOOLLAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOLHIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOLS JAIL PROGRAM
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyHighlands County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHIGHLANDS →
Phone: (863)471-5464
NCES ID: 120084002504
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SEBRING seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HIGHLANDS
High
SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL
1,809 students · 09–12
● 36 opp56% FRL
High
AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL
928 students · 09–12
● 37 opp67% FRL
High
LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL
868 students · 09–12
● 41 opp66% FRL
Mid
SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL
815 students · 06–08
● 36 opp64% FRL
Elem
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
794 students · PK–05
● 36 opp73% FRL
Mid
HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL
705 students · 06–10
63% FRL
Elem
CRACKER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
692 students · PK–05
62% FRL
Elem
LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
685 students · PK–05
● 41 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4515 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, SEBRING, FL 33872
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.