ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

769 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alta Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Haines City, Florida, serving the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its instructional practices with state benchmarks to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school.

The school’s website highlights its role as a local educational hub, emphasizing student engagement and family involvement. By utilizing resources provided by the Polk County School Board, Alta Vista Elementary integrates traditional classroom instruction with modern digital tools to enhance the learning experience. The institution places a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe and productive environment, aiming to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of the Haines City student population.

769

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	489
Black	162
Asian	9
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
489 (63.6 %)
Black
162 (21.1 %)
White
96 (12.5 %)
Two or More
11 (1.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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)421-3235
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/altavista
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	553
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 33

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	129
Grade 3	154
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	369	48%
Male	400	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)