PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 667 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, PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.

Philip O’Brien Elementary School, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and responsibility among its learners.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Lakeland community. Philip O’Brien Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience through various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students. With a goal of promoting both intellectual and social-emotional development, the school strives to provide the resources and guidance necessary for every student to reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive setting.

For more information, contact PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 499-2950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1225 LIME ST E
LAKELAND, FL 33801-5753
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PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 667 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
667
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 667 students

White
36.4%
Hispanic/Latino
29.4%
Black or African American
27.1%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

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.