Lakeland Elementary School

Lakeland Elementary School serves 1,034 students in prekindergarten through fourth grade in Lakeland, Tennessee, within Shelby County. With 71 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, allowing for meaningful classroom interactions and individualized attention. The school holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #773 among Tennessee's 1,796 elementary schools, placing it in the 57th percentile statewide.

This indicates the school is performing at average levels with room for academic growth as it continues to serve its large student population. Lakeland Elementary operates as a regular public school in an affluent suburban community where families demonstrate strong educational values. The surrounding 38002 ZIP code reflects a well-established area with a median household income of $109,364 and median home values of $333,300.

Nearly half of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an educationally supportive environment, while the low poverty rate of 5.6% suggests families have resources to support their children's learning. The school is situated in a large suburban setting that provides families with the benefits of spacious residential neighborhoods while maintaining access to educational and community resources typical of well-developed suburban areas.