Kathleen Elementary School
#1874 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#33155 of 50,301 nationally
About Kathleen Elementary School
Kathleen 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 453 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1874th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 453.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Kathleen Elementary School ranks 32nd of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
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 Kathleen Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kathleen Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kathleen Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students · 232 m away
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students · 3.0 km away
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students · 3.8 km away
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students · 4.3 km away
Sleepy Hill Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students · 4.5 km away
Socrum Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students · 4.7 km away
Griffin Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 5.2 km away
Elementary - N Lakeland
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
0 students · 5.2 km away
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 6.2 km away
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Stewart Street Elementary School
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Alta Vista Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Fairway Elementary School
Miramar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
Sherwood Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kathleen Elementary School a good school?
Kathleen Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 38.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1874 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 Kathleen Elementary School rank in Florida?
Kathleen Elementary School ranks #1874 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #33155 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kathleen Elementary School?
Kathleen Elementary School had 453 students in 2025.
Is Kathleen Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kathleen Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kathleen Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kathleen Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.