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Head of the Class Learning Center

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7

Lakeland, FL

1836 Kathleen Rd, Lakeland, FL 33805

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of 5 independent schools in Lakeland

In Lakeland, Florida, Head of the Class Learning Center is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 85 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 673% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 200 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–7
Students
85
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 53 girls, 32 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
200 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 69% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    11’11–1220’13–1447’19–2061’21–2285’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K29
    115
    217
    32
    49
    54
    66
    73

    Student body

    Black55%
    Hispanic or Latino25%
    Two or more races12%
    White8%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Head of the Class Learning Center whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Head of the Class Learning Center

    What grades does Head of the Class Learning Center serve?

    Head of the Class Learning Center serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend Head of the Class Learning Center?

    About 85 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Head of the Class Learning Center?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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