Total enrollment
3,905
+1,116 (+40%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Lake Alfred
Florida · Public K-12
The Lake Alfred public-school footprint covers 5 campuses and about 3,905 K-12 students, with an average school size near 781.
7-year change in Lake Alfred
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
25%
was 36%
% Hispanic
49%
was 39%
% Black
22%
was 22%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED | Middle | 06-08 | 1,039 |
| DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 898 |
| KAREN M. SIEGEL ACADEMY | Combined | PK-12 | 175 |
| LAKE ALFRED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,059 |
| LAKE ALFRED POLYTECH ACADEMY | Middle | 06-08 | 734 |
About Lake Alfred
Public education in Lake Alfred, Florida runs across 5 schools that educates roughly 3,905 students. By footprint, Lake Alfred sits in the low-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Lake Alfred average about 781 students each, 11% noticeably above the Florida norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 40%: 2,789 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,905 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 36% to 25%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lake Alfred discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.