COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 697 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 49 teachers, COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 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.

COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a specialized elementary school within the Polk County Public School District. As its name suggests, the school distinguishes itself by integrating design thinking and engineering principles into its core academic curriculum. By focusing on hands-on, project-based learning, Combee Academy aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity in students from an early age, preparing them for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce.

The school is dedicated to creating an engaging learning environment that emphasizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) integration across all grade levels. Through its unique focus on design and engineering, the academy encourages students to approach complex challenges with an innovative mindset, often utilizing collaborative projects to bring abstract concepts to life. By combining state standards with specialized technical instruction, Combee Academy strives to provide its students with a robust foundation for future academic success and professional development in high-demand fields.

For more information, contact COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING at (863) 499-2960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.