Alturas Elementary School
Tel:
(863)519-3917
- Alturas Elementary School serves 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Alturas Elementary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 363 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alturas Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alturas Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2273 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 32% |
| Black | 11% | 22% |
| White | 62% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alturas Elementary School is Sheriff's Youth Villa (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sheriff's Youth Villa (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sheriff's Youth Villa (5.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bartow Sheriff's Youth Villa Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
5.5 miles
3350 State Road 60 E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863)533-0371 5.5 5-12 n/a - Winter Haven Chain Of Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1107 students
6.1 miles
7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863)326-5388 6.1 PK-5 1107 - Bartow Bartow Youth Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 28 students
6.5 miles
2415 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863)499-2954 6.5 6-12 28 - Bartow Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 35 students
6.6 miles
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863)519-3820 6.6 5-12 35 - Bartow Polk Halfway House Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 24 students
6.7 miles
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863)519-3611 6.7 5-12 24
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