CLARENCE BOSWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.schools.polk.net/boswell

636 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clarence Boswell Elementary School, located in Auburndale, Florida, is a public institution serving the Polk County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its local community.

The school emphasizes a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, families, and the wider Auburndale community. Through its online presence, Clarence Boswell Elementary provides resources for parents and guardians to stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on foundational education, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where young learners can build the critical thinking and social skills necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

636

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLARENCE BOSWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	258
Black	99
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Hispanic
258 (40.6 %)
White
252 (39.6 %)
Black
99 (15.6 %)
Two or More
25 (3.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)499-2990
Website:	http://www.schools.polk.net/boswell
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CLARENCE BOSWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CLARENCE BOSWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	49.4%
Male	322	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)