DR. NE ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

691 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. N.E. Roberts Elementary School, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Polk County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future educational success while encouraging them to become responsible members of the community.

Beyond academics, Dr. N.E. Roberts Elementary places a high priority on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Lakeland community. The school environment is designed to support the diverse needs of its students, offering various resources and opportunities for extracurricular engagement. Through these collaborative efforts, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

691

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. NE ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	237
Black	128
Asian	6
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
303 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
237 (34.3 %)
Black
128 (18.5 %)
Two or More
16 (2.3 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
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)815-6633
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/DrNERobertsEl
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	508
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 36

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR. NE ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	135
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR. NE ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	342	49.5%
Male	349	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)