JANIE HOWARD WILSON SCHOOL

Charter School 448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Janie Howard Wilson Elementary (JHW) is a public charter school located in Lake Wales, Florida, and is a key member of the Lake Wales Charter Schools system. The school serves a diverse student population, placing a heavy emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and community involvement. Its curriculum is designed to foster both traditional learning and the social-emotional growth of its students, ensuring that children are prepared for middle school and beyond through a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

Beyond its academic core, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to "The Lake Wales Way," which focuses on shared values, parental engagement, and a strong partnership with the local community. The campus offers various programs intended to nurture individual student talents, including physical education, arts, and technology integration. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and a collaborative culture, Janie Howard Wilson Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and achievement for every student who walks through its doors.

448

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JANIE HOWARD WILSON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	210
Black	126
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
210 (46.9 %)
Black
126 (28.1 %)
White
91 (20.3 %)
Two or More
15 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)678-4211
Website:	http://lwcharterschools.com/janiehoward
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 70

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JANIE HOWARD WILSON SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JANIE HOWARD WILSON SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	51.8%
Male	216	48.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th