BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in FROSTPROOF, FL with about 420 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 30 teachers, BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR 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.

Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary School, located in Frostproof, Florida, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Polk County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character building. By integrating core curriculum standards with a supportive community approach, the school aims to prepare young learners for long-term success as they transition through their early educational years.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Frostproof, often referred to as the home of the "Bulldogs." Their educational philosophy prioritizes student engagement, encouraging pupils to take pride in their work while emphasizing the values of citizenship and personal responsibility. Through various school-wide initiatives and active parent involvement, Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the essential skills necessary for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 635-7820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 MCLEOD RD
FROSTPROOF, FL 33843-9278
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BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FROSTPROOF, FL with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
420
Teachers:
30
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
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 420 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.4%
White
42.4%
Black or African American
7.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%

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.