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Walden Lake Elementary School

2800 Turkey Creek Rd
Plant City, FL 33566
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 847 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walden Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 847 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Walden Lake Elementary School's student population of 847 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
847 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Walden Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walden Lake Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1044 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walden Lake Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walden Lake Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Walden Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walden Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Walden Lake Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Walden Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Walden Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, Trapnell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Walden Lake Elementary School?
847 students attend Walden Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Walden Lake Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walden Lake Elementary School?
Walden Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walden Lake Elementary School offer ?
Walden Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walden Lake Elementary School part of?
Walden Lake Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 847 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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