James W. Sikes Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL

Medulla Neighborhood

Polk County Public Schools

592 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Kerry Chapman

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
55%

Reading Proficiency
54%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

55%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

732:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.2%

Female

47.8%

White

47.8%

Hispanic

34.6%

Black

12.4%

Two or more races

3.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.2%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

4/18/2023

I used to go here but they kicked my out for no reason and I couldn't say bye to my friends and classmates. This was 3 years ago. And kids threw chairs sometimes when they got mad.

5.0 parent

3/22/2020

9/10 Sikes is a great school. The ESE pre-K is a great program and Miss Minter is awesome! The staff is always welcoming & smiling anytime I am there.

2.0 parent

5/29/2017

This school is terrible. The office staff are unfriendly. The principal is the worst, she is condescending in her attitude. We had several issues with a kindergarten teacher and second grade teacher. Spoke with the asst. principal she is the only nice person in the whole school. Apparently it is ok...

5.0 parent

7/8/2013

Both my children started attending this school 2 years ago after having an awful experience at another school in Brandon. They love it and the teachers have been great. Never any issues with bullying or work. The office staff is pleasant and helpful. It a great school and the teacher s are wonderful...

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Florida Polk County Lakeland 33811 Medulla

James W. Sikes Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lakeland, FL and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 592 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. James W. Sikes Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $325,161. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mulberry Senior High School, Willow Oak School, Medulla Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Lakeland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James W. Sikes Elementary School.

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