R. CLEM CHURCHWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

708 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is a public school located in Lakeland, Florida, serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated on Park Byrd Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children in the surrounding community. As part of the district, the school adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic development and social-emotional growth.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing resources regarding academic calendars, school policies, and opportunities for parental involvement. By balancing classroom instruction with community engagement, R. Clem Churchwell Elementary aims to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere for its diverse student body.

708

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. CLEM CHURCHWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	277
Black	102
Asian	9
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
292 (41.2 %)
Hispanic
277 (39.1 %)
Black
102 (14.4 %)
Two or More
23 (3.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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)853-6011
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/churchwell
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
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 31

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for R. CLEM CHURCHWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	140
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for R. CLEM CHURCHWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	362	51.1%
Male	346	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)