HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 792 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 51 teachers, HIGHLANDS GROVE 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.

HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public school serving the Polk County School District. Situated in the Lakeland Highlands area, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment for its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation by emphasizing core subjects while integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities to ensure a well-rounded student experience.

The school operates under the broader mission of Polk County Public Schools, aiming to provide a safe and effective learning environment that prepares students for future success. Highlands Grove utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, often incorporating modern technology and collaborative teaching methods to engage diverse learners. Parents and community members play an active role in the school's culture through various volunteer initiatives and PTO involvement, which helps maintain the school’s reputation as a cornerstone of the local Lakeland neighborhood.

For more information, contact HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 648-3002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4510 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD
LAKELAND, FL 33813-3121
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HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 792 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
792
Teachers:
51
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 792 students

White
60.4%
Hispanic/Latino
20.6%
Black or African American
12.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.