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LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

22844 WEEKS BLVD, LAND O LAKES, FL 34639PASCO →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
656
Students
Total enrolled
$11,709
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 656 students in grades PK–05 in LAND O LAKES, Florida.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,709 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in LAND O LAKES, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 656 students. The district invests $11,709 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

656
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
43%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution355 male · 301 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility43%
National avg 52% · 279 students
Student Composition
61%
26%
Asian3%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black4%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120153002451

Academic Outcomes at LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34639

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,709Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,709
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,152
Student Support$2,225
Administration$1,405
Operations$1,756
Other$1,171
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,709 spent per student, an estimated $5,187 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
36%
State government
45.9%
Local (property tax)
36.3%
Federal programs
17.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,709/student, 18% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
STARKEY RANCH K-8BEXLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPINECREST ACADEMY WESLEY CHAPELOAKSTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
Middle
SEVEN SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLCHARLES S. RUSHE MIDDLE SCHOOLCYPRESS CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLDR. JOHN LONG MIDDLE SCHOOL
+6 more
↓
High School
LAND O' LAKES HIGH SCHOOLSUNLAKE HIGH SCHOOLJAMES W. MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOLWIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
+9 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyPasco County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPASCO →
Phone: (813)794-1000
NCES ID: 120153002451
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAND O LAKES seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in PASCO
High
LAND O' LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
2,248 students · 09–12
● 29 opp27% FRL
High
SUNLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
2,159 students · 09–12
● 29 opp27% FRL
High
JAMES W. MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL
2,155 students · 09–12
● 52 opp32% FRL
High
WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
2,114 students · 09–12
● 37 opp25% FRL
Elem
STARKEY RANCH K-8
1,928 students · PK–08
● 29 opp17% FRL
High
CYPRESS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
1,851 students · 09–12
● 35 opp35% FRL
High
WESLEY CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL
1,826 students · 09–12
● 49 opp40% FRL
High
RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
1,802 students · 09–12
● 33 opp41% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
22844 WEEKS BLVD, LAND O LAKES, FL 34639
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.