ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in ALTURAS, FL with about 362 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 25 teachers, ALTURAS 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.
ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the rural community of Alturas, Florida, serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, striving to provide its diverse student body with the necessary tools to achieve proficiency in literacy, mathematics, and science while preparing them for middle school success.
The school’s academic approach is guided by the district’s standards, with a focus on data-driven instruction and personalized support to meet the individual needs of each learner. Beyond the traditional classroom curriculum, Alturas Elementary encourages participation in various school activities and initiatives that promote social-emotional growth and community involvement. By maintaining a close partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Alturas area, the school aims to cultivate a safe and encouraging atmosphere that inspires students to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 519-3917 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALTURAS, FL 33820-0097
(863) 519-3917
ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALTURAS, FL with about 362 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 362
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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 362 students
- White
- 60.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.9%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.