FRED G. GARNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FRED G. GARNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 640 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 44 teachers, FRED G. GARNER 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.
FRED G. GARNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Polk County School District. Situated on Havendale Boulevard, the school serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, emphasizing core academic standards, literacy, and social development. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, with faculty and staff focused on preparing young learners for the transition into middle school by balancing structured instruction with character-building initiatives.
Beyond its standard curriculum, the school integrates various resources and extracurricular opportunities aimed at fostering student engagement and community involvement. As part of the Polk County public school system, Garner Elementary works to meet state-mandated benchmarks while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding academic programs and extracurricular activities through the official school website provided by the district.
For more information, contact FRED G. GARNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 965-5455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1875
(863) 965-5455
FRED G. GARNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 640 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 640
- Teachers:
- 44
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 640 students
- Black or African American
- 42.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.8%
- White
- 20.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.