SPOOK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SPOOK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKE WALES, FL with about 650 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 47 teachers, SPOOK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

SPOOK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Lake Wales, Florida, is a public primary school serving the Polk County School District. Situated in a community with a rich local history—famously named after the nearby "Spook Hill" magnetic hill phenomenon—the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students. As part of the Polk County school system, it follows the district’s core curriculum while providing a variety of programs aimed at developing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth in young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the Lake Wales community, maintaining a focus on student achievement through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. Their official portal provides families with essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and resources to stay involved in their children's education. By emphasizing a collaborative culture between teachers, parents, and students, Spook Hill Elementary strives to prepare its student body for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact SPOOK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 678-4262 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

321 DR JA WILTSHIRE AVE E
LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3235
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SPOOK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKE WALES, FL with about 650 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
650
Teachers:
47
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 650 students

White
38.0%
Hispanic/Latino
29.7%
Black or African American
28.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.