LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in POINCIANA, FL with about 785 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 48 teachers, LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1851 Laurel Ave in Poinciana, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to embody the spirit of their mascot, the "Laurel Lion," by promoting character development and school pride.

Beyond classroom instruction, the school utilizes its digital presence to keep parents and the community informed about academic initiatives, extracurricular activities, and district-wide resources. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and student engagement, Laurel Elementary works to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, acting as a central hub for families in the Poinciana area.

For more information, contact LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 427-1375 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1851 LAUREL AVE
POINCIANA, FL 34759-4885
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LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POINCIANA, FL with about 785 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
785
Teachers:
48
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

* 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 785 students

Hispanic/Latino
58.5%
Black or African American
28.3%
White
11.0%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.