EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1820 JOHNSON AVE E
HAINES CITY, FL 33844

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastside Elementary School, located in Haines City, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated on Johnson Avenue, the school functions as a core educational hub for its local community, focusing on providing foundational instruction to elementary-aged children. As part of the broader Polk County school system, it follows the district’s standardized curriculum requirements while striving to meet the specific academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and staff, offering access to essential information such as academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district initiatives. Like many institutions in the area, Eastside Elementary emphasizes community engagement and educational growth, working to create a supportive learning environment. Families looking for specific details regarding enrollment, extracurricular opportunities, or staff contact information can typically find those resources through the official school portal provided by the district.

615

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	431
Black	139
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
431 (70.1 %)
Black
139 (22.6 %)
White
36 (5.9 %)
Two or More
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)421-3254
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/ee
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	558
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 44

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	295	48%
Male	320	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)