Polk Avenue Elementary School
Tel:
(863)678-4244
- Polk Avenue Elementary School serves 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Polk Avenue Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Polk Avenue Elementary School's student population of 516 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Polk Avenue Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Polk Avenue Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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 | #2289 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 32% |
| Black | 25% | 22% |
| White | 30% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 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 Polk Avenue Elementary School is Roosevelt Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake Wales Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy Grades: 6-8 | 825 students
0.6 miles
800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)678-4233 0.6 6-8 825 - Lake Wales Roosevelt Academy Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 282 students
1.0 miles
115 E St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)678-4252 1.0 6-12 282 - Lake Wales Spook Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 683 students
1.0 miles
321 Dr Ja Wiltshire Ave E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)678-4262 1.0 PK-5 683 - Lake Wales Hillcrest Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 683 students
1.2 miles
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)678-4216 1.2 PK-5 683 - Lake Wales Lake Wales Senior High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1551 students
1.3 miles
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)678-4222 1.3 9-12 1551
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