ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
350 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Alturas Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Alturas, Florida, serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, striving to provide its diverse student body with the necessary tools to achieve proficiency in literacy, mathematics, and science while preparing them for middle school success.
The school’s academic approach is guided by the district’s standards, with a focus on data-driven instruction and personalized support to meet the individual needs of each learner. Beyond the traditional classroom curriculum, Alturas Elementary encourages participation in various school activities and initiatives that promote social-emotional growth and community involvement. By maintaining a close partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Alturas area, the school aims to cultivate a safe and encouraging atmosphere that inspires students to reach their full potential.
The school’s academic approach is guided by the district’s standards, with a focus on data-driven instruction and personalized support to meet the individual needs of each learner. Beyond the traditional classroom curriculum, Alturas Elementary encourages participation in various school activities and initiatives that promote social-emotional growth and community involvement. By maintaining a close partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Alturas area, the school aims to cultivate a safe and encouraging atmosphere that inspires students to reach their full potential.
350
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 196 |
| Hispanic | 108 |
| Black | 34 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White196 (56.0 %)
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Hispanic108 (30.9 %)
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Black34 (9.7 %)
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Two or More10 (2.9 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | POLK |
| Phone: | (863)519-3917 |
| Website: | http://schools.polk-fl.net/AlturasElementary |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 350 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 208 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
18
Kindergarten
56
Grade 1
59
Grade 2
55
Grade 3
61
Grade 4
53
Grade 5
48
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 56 |
| Grade 1 | 59 |
| Grade 2 | 55 |
| Grade 3 | 61 |
| Grade 4 | 53 |
| Grade 5 | 48 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 170 | 48.6% |
| Male | 180 | 51.4% |
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