Serving 1,113 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Loughman Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Loughman Oaks Elementary School's student population of 1,113 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Owls
School Rankings
Loughman Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loughman Oaks Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2766 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owls
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loughman Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Loughman Oaks Elementary School is ranked #2766 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Loughman Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Loughman Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davenport School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Loughman Oaks Elementary School?
1,113 students attend Loughman Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Loughman Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loughman Oaks Elementary School?
Loughman Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Loughman Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Loughman Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Loughman Oaks Elementary School part of?
Loughman Oaks Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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