James W. Sikes Elementary School
#1168 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#19523 of 50,301 nationally
About James W. Sikes Elementary School
James W. Sikes Elementary School 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 502 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1168th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 502.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; James W. Sikes Elementary School ranks 17th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
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 James W. Sikes Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James W. Sikes Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Willow Oak School
Mulberry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
996 students · 1.6 km away
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
899 students · 3.2 km away
Rcma Mulberry Community Academy
Mulberry · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
107 students · 3.9 km away
Medulla Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 4.2 km away
Purcell Elementary School
Mulberry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students · 5.4 km away
Scott Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students · 5.6 km away
Mulberry Senior High School
Mulberry · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,451 students · 5.8 km away
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students · 6.3 km away
Mulberry Middle School
Mulberry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,058 students · 6.4 km away
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 8.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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502 students
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502 students
Wyomina Park Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Sand Pine Elementary School
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502 students
Campbell Park Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James W. Sikes Elementary School a good school?
James W. Sikes Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 58.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1168 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 James W. Sikes Elementary School rank in Florida?
James W. Sikes Elementary School ranks #1168 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #19523 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James W. Sikes Elementary School?
James W. Sikes Elementary School had 502 students in 2025.
Is James W. Sikes Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
James W. Sikes Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James W. Sikes Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James W. Sikes Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.