SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY

766 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Spessard L. Holland Elementary School, located in Bartow, Florida, is part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Spessard L. Holland, a former Governor of Florida and U.S. Senator. The school’s mission focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that promotes student achievement, character development, and a lifelong passion for learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bartow community and emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for enrichment. Through its website, the school maintains a strong line of communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, safety information, and updates on school events. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the community, Spessard L. Holland Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success in a safe and inclusive setting.

766

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	203
Black	185
Asian	21
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
323 (42.2 %)
Hispanic
203 (26.5 %)
Black
185 (24.2 %)
Two or More
29 (3.8 %)
Asian
21 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)648-3031
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/slhe/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	544
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 17

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	126
Grade 2	132
Grade 3	139
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	345	45%
Male	421	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)