McKeel Academy Central
#303 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#4715 of 50,301 nationally
About McKeel Academy Central
McKeel Academy Central is a charter elementary located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 610 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 303rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 610.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; McKeel Academy Central ranks 4th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)86%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
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 McKeel Academy Central by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McKeel Academy Central
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students · 94 m away
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
562 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 1.7 km away
Rochelle School of the Arts
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
762 students · 1.8 km away
Lakeland Montessori School House
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
129 students · 1.9 km away
Philip O'brien Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 2.0 km away
Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students · 2.2 km away
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
182 students · 2.3 km away
Dixieland Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 2.6 km away
McKeel Academy of Technology
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 7–12
1,750 students · 2.7 km away
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Manatee Charter School
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Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences
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Frequently asked questions
Is McKeel Academy Central a good school?
McKeel Academy Central has a Success Index (US) of 80.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #303 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 McKeel Academy Central rank in Florida?
McKeel Academy Central ranks #303 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #4715 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McKeel Academy Central?
McKeel Academy Central had 610 students in 2025.
Is McKeel Academy Central a elementary school or a high school?
McKeel Academy Central is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near McKeel Academy Central?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McKeel Academy Central; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.