HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4510 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD
LAKELAND, FL 33813

731 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Grove Elementary School, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public school serving the Polk County School District. Situated in the Lakeland Highlands area, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment for its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation by emphasizing core subjects while integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities to ensure a well-rounded student experience.

The school operates under the broader mission of Polk County Public Schools, aiming to provide a safe and effective learning environment that prepares students for future success. Highlands Grove utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, often incorporating modern technology and collaborative teaching methods to engage diverse learners. Parents and community members play an active role in the school's culture through various volunteer initiatives and PTO involvement, which helps maintain the school’s reputation as a cornerstone of the local Lakeland neighborhood.

731

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	183
Black	92
Asian	23
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
407 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
183 (25.0 %)
Black
92 (12.6 %)
Two or More
24 (3.3 %)
Asian
23 (3.1 %)
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)648-3002
Website:	http://www.polk-fl.net/highlandsgrove
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
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 61

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	61
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	335	45.8%
Male	396	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)