EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HENDRY school district, located in LABELLE, FL with about 523 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 32 teachers, EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY School, located in LaBelle, Florida, serves as a central pillar of the Hendry County School District. Situated at 280 N Main St, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. Its mission emphasizes academic excellence, the development of foundational skills, and the social-emotional growth of its students as they progress through their primary education years.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging resources provided through the district, EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY focuses on creating engaging classroom experiences that prepare students for future academic success. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, community involvement, and a focus on student achievement, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY at (863) 612-0750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

280 N MAIN ST
LABELLE, FL 33935-5175
Advertisement

EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LABELLE, FL with about 523 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HENDRY
Total Students:
523
Teachers:
32
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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 523 students

Hispanic/Latino
63.1%
White
32.3%
Black or African American
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.