Socrum Elementary School
#1640 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#28119 of 50,301 nationally
About Socrum Elementary School
Socrum 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 523 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1640th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 523.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Socrum Elementary School ranks 27th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
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 Socrum Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Socrum Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students · 3.5 km away
Kathleen Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 4.7 km away
Kathleen Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students · 4.9 km away
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students · 5.5 km away
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students · 7.1 km away
Lake Gibson Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students · 7.5 km away
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 8.0 km away
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students · 8.6 km away
Sleepy Hill Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students · 8.8 km away
Griffin Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 9.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Palmview Elementary School
Pompano Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Robert C. Markham Elementary
Pompano Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
William S Maxey Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Osteen Elementary School
Osteen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Oakland Park Elementary School
Oakland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Stirling Elementary School
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Socrum Elementary School a good school?
Socrum Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 45.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1640 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 Socrum Elementary School rank in Florida?
Socrum Elementary School ranks #1640 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #28119 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Socrum Elementary School?
Socrum Elementary School had 523 students in 2025.
Is Socrum Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Socrum Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Socrum Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Socrum Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.