ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 792 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, ELBERT 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.

ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Winter Haven, 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 core educational development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

Beyond core academics, Elbert Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being. The school actively works to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families collaborate to meet the individual needs of each child. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to develop well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also engaged, responsible members of the Winter Haven community.

For more information, contact ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 291-5364 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

205 15TH ST NE
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-4315
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ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 792 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
792
Teachers:
49
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 792 students

Black or African American
40.8%
White
29.2%
Hispanic/Latino
23.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.