PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HIGHLANDS school district, located in AVON PARK, FL with about 517 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 37 teachers, PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 327 E. Palmetto St. in Avon Park, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Highlands County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core curriculum development, literacy, and numeracy. The school plays a vital role in the local community by fostering both the academic and social-emotional growth of its students as they progress through their formative years.

The school emphasizes a structured educational approach designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing resources provided through the Highlands County school system, Park Elementary works to prepare its students for middle school transitions while maintaining a commitment to community engagement and parental involvement. For families or stakeholders seeking specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular programs, the school’s official website at http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~pes/ serves as the primary hub for administrative information and updates.

For more information, contact PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 452-4373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.