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South McKeel Academy
Lakeland, Florida · Grades PreK to 6 · Polk
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About South McKeel Academy
South McKeel Academy serves pre-K through grade 6 as a public charter school in Lakeland, Florida. Enrollment was 1,200 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Lakeland. With about 69 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.4 students per teacher. There are 51 other schools within 5 miles. Polk School District runs 158 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Polk County.
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School facts
| Address | 2222 Edgewood Dr S, Lakeland, FL 33803 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (863) 510-0044 |
| School district | Polk |
| Grades | PreK to 6 |
| Students (2024-25) | 1,200 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 69 |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, midsize, Polk County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120159005341). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Lakeland Institute for Learning, Org., CorpPrivate · Grades 3 to 12Lakeland · 0.4 miOscar J. Pope Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lakeland · 0.6 miCrystal Lake Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lakeland · 1.2 miGeneva Classical AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Lakeland · 1.2 miReal Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)Public · Grades 4 to 12Lakeland · 1.4 miPathways School of ExcellencePrivate, Assembly of God · Grades 6 to 12Lakeland · 1.4 miFresh Start Community SchoolPublic · Grades 10 to 12Lakeland · 1.4 miPolk Grad AcademyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Lakeland · 1.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does South McKeel Academy serve?
South McKeel Academy serves pre-K through grade 6.
How many students attend South McKeel Academy?
South McKeel Academy reported 1,200 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South McKeel Academy?
About 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,200 students and 69 teachers in federal data.
Is South McKeel Academy a public or charter school?
South McKeel Academy is a public charter school.
What school district is South McKeel Academy in?
South McKeel Academy is part of Polk. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/
Where is South McKeel Academy located?
South McKeel Academy is at 2222 Edgewood Dr S, Lakeland, FL 33803. The phone number is (863) 510-0044.
How many other schools are near South McKeel Academy?
There are 51 other schools within 5 miles of South McKeel Academy in our directory.
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