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James W. Sikes Elementary School

Lakeland, Florida · Grades PreK to 5 · Polk

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About James W. Sikes Elementary School

James W. Sikes Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Lakeland, Florida. Enrollment was 502 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Lakeland. With about 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County. Polk School District runs 158 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 16 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
Phone	(863) 648-3525
School district	Polk
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	502
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	35
Students per teacher	14.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120159002404). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does James W. Sikes Elementary School serve?

James W. Sikes Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend James W. Sikes Elementary School?

James W. Sikes Elementary School reported 502 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James W. Sikes Elementary School?

About 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 502 students and 35 teachers in federal data.

Is James W. Sikes Elementary School a public or charter school?

James W. Sikes Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James W. Sikes Elementary School in?

James W. Sikes Elementary School is part of Polk School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/

Where is James W. Sikes Elementary School located?

James W. Sikes Elementary School is at 2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811. The phone number is (863) 648-3525.

How many other schools are near James W. Sikes Elementary School?

There are 16 other schools within 5 miles of James W. Sikes Elementary School in our directory.