ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARDEE school district, located in ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL with about 587 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary school located in Zolfo Springs, Florida, and serves as part of the Hardee County School District. Situated on School House Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding agricultural community. As a key educational institution in a smaller, rural setting, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its diverse student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hardee County school system, prioritizing literacy, core academic mastery, and the social-emotional growth of its students. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, Zolfo Springs Elementary works to engage both students and families in the educational process. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 735-1221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3215 SCHOOL HOUSE RD
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890-2759
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ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL with about 587 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HARDEE
Total Students:
587
Teachers:
41
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 587 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.7%
White
32.0%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.