Foundation School (Closed 2010)

1325 George Jenkins Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33802
Foundation School serves 90 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Hispanic
20%
38%
Black
41%
21%
White
39%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
61%
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Foundation School?
90 students attend Foundation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Foundation School students are Black, 39% of students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foundation School?
Foundation School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Foundation School offer ?
Foundation School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Foundation School part of?
Foundation School is part of Polk School District.

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