Aurelia M. Cole Academy serves 1,500 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurelia M. Cole Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Aurelia M. Cole Academy's student population of 1,500 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,500 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aurelia M. Cole Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
38%
Black
20%
21%
White
37%
34%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Aurelia M. Cole Academy?
1,500 students attend Aurelia M. Cole Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Aurelia M. Cole Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurelia M. Cole Academy?
Aurelia M. Cole Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aurelia M. Cole Academy offer ?
Aurelia M. Cole Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Aurelia M. Cole Academy part of?
Aurelia M. Cole Academy is part of Lake School District.
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