Serving 749 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School's student population of 749 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2344 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School is ranked #2344 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School?
749 students attend Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School part of?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
5 4/27/2020
Very good school. I'm satisfied with everything from the academic plans to the family events, sport events, buildings -classrooms are well maintained clean, nice staff, teachers, ESE teachers.
5 1/20/2020
I love that school my son went there that is one of the best schools.
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