ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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.
350
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White196
Hispanic108
Black34
Asian1
Two or More10
American Indian1
  • White
    196 (56.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    108 (30.9 %)
  • Black
    34 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten56
Grade 159
Grade 255
Grade 361
Grade 453
Grade 548
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17048.6%
Male18051.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)