W. R. TOLAR K-8 SCHOOL

LIBERTY
14757 NW COUNTY ROAD 12
BRISTOL, FL 32321
499 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
W. R. Tolar K-8 School, located in Bristol, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in Liberty County. As a K-8 institution, the school provides a continuous learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education, fostering a sense of community and stability for students during their formative years. The school is committed to academic growth and personal development, aiming to prepare its student body for the transition to high school through a structured and supportive curriculum.

Beyond academics, W. R. Tolar emphasizes the importance of school spirit and community engagement. By maintaining a dedicated online presence at [wrtolar.com](http://wrtolar.com), the school keeps parents, students, and staff informed about school events, athletic programs, and administrative updates. As an essential part of the rural Bristol area, the school focuses on creating a positive school climate where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.
499
Total Students
36.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    348 (69.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    80 (16.0 %)
  • Black
    46 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
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: LIBERTY
Phone: (850)643-2426
Website: http://wrtolar.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 272
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
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 57
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 48
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 44
Gender Ratio
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BLOUNTSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CALHOUN
490 Students
20883 NE FULLER WARREN DR
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424 (5.4 miles away)
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