Jesse Keen Elementary School

Jesse Keen is a Pre-kindergarten through grade 5 school situated in the Westside of Lakeland.

Students enjoy both in room studies but can also learn by play.

Home of the Explorers Jesse Keen Elementary creates adventures for students.

Jesse Keen offers students a wide variety of clubs.

Jesse Keen Elementary is home to over 600 students in grades VPK-5th.

Jesse Keen Elementary has a 16:1 student teacher ratio.

Jesse Keen Elementary School

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

815 Plateau Ave, Lakeland, FL

Westgate Central Neighborhood

Polk County Public Schools

614 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Joseph Griffin

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
24%

Reading Proficiency
21%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

21%

Math Proficiency

24%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

19%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

636:1

Student Diversity

Male

53%

Female

47%

Hispanic

70.3%

White

15.7%

Black

12.6%

Two or more races

1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/2/2025

Staff needs to have a good attitude and presentation, they need to speak on a professional way not like we are stupid when we are trying to solve a problem

5.0 parent

6/26/2019

My kids and I are happy with this school. The teachers are very caring and kind towards my kids. My daughter had hard time reading and her teacher worked with her and gave me ideas to do at home. They have improved a lot in the last couple of years. They do fun things like AR parties or book charact...

1.0 parent

2/21/2018

Everything excellent since ( Martinez ) 3rd grade teacher started teaching there , DISAPPOINTING!!!!!!!

1.0 parent

4/21/2013

This is without a doubt in my mind the WORST school my kids have ever been to! The children run wild with poor behavior and fowl language with NO repercussion other than a mild scolding if you are lucky. There is also alot of bully problems as well. Most of the teachers over look behavior problems a...

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Jesse Keen 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 614 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Jesse Keen Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $203,459. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lakeland Christian School, Calvary Baptist Church Academy, Families Of Faith Christian Academy International, and more. Learn more about what Lakeland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jesse Keen Elementary School.

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