POLK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POLK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public charter elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKE WALES, FL with about 522 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, POLK AVENUE 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.
POLK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Lake Wales, Florida, is a central part of the Lake Wales Charter Schools system. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a charter school, it emphasizes a structured academic environment while fostering a strong sense of community, aiming to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is well-known for its commitment to "The Lake Wales Way," a collaborative educational philosophy shared across the charter network that prioritizes student character development alongside academic rigor. Polk Avenue focuses on integrating modern instructional technology and comprehensive curriculum standards to meet the individual needs of its learners. By maintaining close ties with the local community and encouraging parental involvement, the school strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that promotes both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being for all students.
For more information, contact POLK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 678-4244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKE WALES, FL 33853-6104
(863) 678-4244
POLK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Charter school in LAKE WALES, FL with about 522 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
POLK DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 522
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 522 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.6%
- White
- 31.4%
- Black or African American
- 23.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.