Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
#2145 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#42135 of 50,301 nationally
About Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Oscar J. Pope 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 365 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2145th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (30th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 365.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Oscar J. Pope Elementary School ranks 40th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
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 Oscar J. Pope Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South McKeel Academy
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
1,200 students · 995 m away
Crystal Lake Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students · 2.0 km away
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 2.6 km away
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 10–12
343 students · 2.9 km away
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High Scho
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 11–12
296 students · 2.9 km away
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 3.7 km away
Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students · 4.3 km away
Philip O'brien Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 4.6 km away
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 4.8 km away
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students · 4.9 km away
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Avalon Elementary School
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363 students
Tropical Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Bayview Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oscar J. Pope Elementary School a good school?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 24.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2145 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 Oscar J. Pope Elementary School rank in Florida?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School ranks #2145 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #42135 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Oscar J. Pope Elementary School?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School had 365 students in 2025.
Is Oscar J. Pope Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Oscar J. Pope Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oscar J. Pope Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.