ROSABELLE W. BLAKE ACADEMY

www.blakeacademy.com/

642 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Rosabelle W. Blake Academy, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a specialized public magnet school that serves students in grades K-8. The academy is widely recognized for its "Fine Arts" magnet theme, which integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with immersive training in the visual and performing arts. Students at the school have access to dedicated instruction in areas such as dance, drama, band, orchestra, and visual arts, allowing them to pursue creative passions alongside their core subjects.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child," fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and artistic expression. By blending high academic standards with specialized arts education, Blake Academy aims to prepare its students for advanced secondary education and future success in both creative and traditional career paths. The school is a staple of the Polk County Public Schools system and maintains a focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning.

642

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROSABELLE W. BLAKE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	137
Black	296
Asian	2
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

Black
296 (46.1 %)
White
175 (27.3 %)
Hispanic
137 (21.3 %)
Two or More
31 (4.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)499-2870
Website:	http://www.blakeacademy.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROSABELLE W. BLAKE ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	87
Grade 7	84
Grade 8	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROSABELLE W. BLAKE ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	45%
Male	353	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)