DAVENPORT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

4751 COUNTY ROAD 547 N
DAVENPORT, FL 33837

www.davenportschoolofthearts.com

1,168 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Davenport School of the Arts (DSA) is a public magnet school located in Davenport, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As an arts-integrated institution, the school places a heavy emphasis on fostering creativity and artistic expression alongside a rigorous core academic curriculum. It provides students with unique opportunities to explore various disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts, which are woven into the daily educational experience to encourage critical thinking and personal development.

The school is part of the Polk County Public Schools district and prides itself on maintaining a high standard of academic achievement. By combining traditional subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with specialized fine arts training, Davenport School of the Arts aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. The campus environment is designed to support both artistic performances and academic instruction, preparing students for success in high school and beyond while nurturing their specific talents in the arts.

1,168

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVENPORT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	596
Black	168
Asian	20
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
596 (51.0 %)
White
357 (30.6 %)
Black
168 (14.4 %)
Two or More
26 (2.2 %)
Asian
20 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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)420-2557
Website:	http://www.davenportschoolofthearts.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	736
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 105

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 172

Grade 7 173

Grade 8 170