ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 849 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 54 teachers, ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Polk County Public School district that integrates rigorous academic instruction with a dedicated focus on the visual and performing arts. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school creates an environment where creativity is woven into the daily curriculum. Students are encouraged to develop their artistic talents alongside their core academic subjects, fostering a culture of expression, discipline, and high achievement.

The school is well-regarded for its robust arts programming, which typically includes opportunities in areas such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts. Beyond its focus on creative development, ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS emphasizes character building and academic excellence, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By blending a traditional K-8 education with specialized artistic training, the school provides a unique learning experience for students who are passionate about the arts and seek a comprehensive educational foundation.

For more information, contact ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS at (863) 499-2810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1501 MARTIN L KING JR AVE
LAKELAND, FL 33805-3627
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ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 849 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
POLK
Total Students:
849
Teachers:
54
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 849 students

Black or African American
45.9%
White
32.2%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Two or more races
4.0%
Asian
0.7%

Female
62.2%
Male
37.8%

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.