ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in HAINES CITY, FL with about 730 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 47 teachers, ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.

ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Haines City, Florida, serving the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its instructional practices with state benchmarks to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school.

The school’s website highlights its role as a local educational hub, emphasizing student engagement and family involvement. By utilizing resources provided by the Polk County School Board, Alta Vista Elementary integrates traditional classroom instruction with modern digital tools to enhance the learning experience. The institution places a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe and productive environment, aiming to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of the Haines City student population.

For more information, contact ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 421-3235 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 SCENIC HWY S
HAINES CITY, FL 33844-8562
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ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HAINES CITY, FL with about 730 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
730
Teachers:
47
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 730 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.4%
Black or African American
17.8%
White
10.0%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

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.