PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in MULBERRY, FL with about 493 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 38 teachers, PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Mulberry, Florida, serving students as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated on 1st Avenue NE, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on primary grade-level curriculum and student development. As a Polk County school, it adheres to the district’s broader academic standards and administrative policies, aiming to provide a supportive environment for children in the Mulberry area.
The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development through its classroom instruction and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and individualized student success, Purcell Elementary seeks to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and local involvement, with additional information regarding their programs, calendar, and staff available through the official district website.
For more information, contact PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 701-1061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MULBERRY, FL 33860-2431
(863) 701-1061
http://www.polk-fl.net/purcell
PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MULBERRY, FL with about 493 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 493
- Teachers:
- 38
- 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 493 students
- White
- 46.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.6%
- Black or African American
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.