Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
#1442 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#24253 of 50,301 nationally
About Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is a public elementary located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 531 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1442nd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 531.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Edgar L. Padgett Elementary ranks 23rd of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Edgar L. Padgett Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lake Gibson Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students · 837 m away
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students · 1.4 km away
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students · 3.2 km away
Wendell Watson Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students · 3.3 km away
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 4.3 km away
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students · 4.5 km away
Sleepy Hill Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students · 4.8 km away
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students · 5.0 km away
Griffin Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 5.6 km away
Elementary - N Lakeland
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
0 students · 5.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edgar L. Padgett Elementary a good school?
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 51.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1442 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Edgar L. Padgett Elementary rank in Florida?
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary ranks #1442 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #24253 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Edgar L. Padgett Elementary?
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary had 531 students in 2025.
Is Edgar L. Padgett Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Edgar L. Padgett Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Edgar L. Padgett Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.