MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 681 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 46 teachers, MEDULLA 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.

MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Lakeland, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Medulla Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning through classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school operates as a central pillar of the local community, maintaining a strong connection between educators, students, and families. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic achievement, the faculty at Medulla utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet individual student needs, ensuring that every child is provided with the resources necessary to thrive. Through consistent communication and parent-teacher collaboration, the school strives to create a safe, nurturing, and rigorous atmosphere that reflects its dedication to the success of every young learner in the Lakeland area.

For more information, contact MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 648-3515 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

850 SCHOOLHOUSE RD
LAKELAND, FL 33813-2547
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MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 681 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
681
Teachers:
46
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 681 students

White
38.5%
Hispanic/Latino
35.7%
Black or African American
17.2%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian
1.2%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

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.