AUBURNDALE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AUBURNDALE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in AUBURNDALE, FL with about 405 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 26 teachers, AUBURNDALE CENTRAL 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.

AUBURNDALE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Auburndale, Florida, serving students in the Polk County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development. The school is centrally located on Lemon Street, positioning it as a key hub for the local Auburndale community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages student growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By leveraging resources from the Polk County school system, Auburndale Central aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence via the district portal, which serves as a resource for academic calendars, school policies, and updates on campus events.

For more information, contact AUBURNDALE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 965-5450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

320 LEMON ST
AUBURNDALE, FL 33823-4213
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AUBURNDALE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AUBURNDALE, FL with about 405 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
405
Teachers:
26
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 405 students

Hispanic/Latino
40.5%
White
33.6%
Black or African American
22.7%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.