GARDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4599 CYPRESS GARDENS RD
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884

723 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garden Grove Elementary School, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Polk County School District. Situated on Cypress Gardens Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Like many schools within the district, Garden Grove is dedicated to preparing its diverse student population for academic success by integrating state standards with community-focused initiatives.

The school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership with parents and the surrounding Winter Haven community to enhance the overall educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to student development, Garden Grove works to cultivate both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its pupils. For families looking for specific information regarding curriculum updates, school events, or administrative policies, the school’s official portal through the Polk County Public Schools website serves as a primary hub for communication and resources.

723

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	222
Black	174
Asian	11
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
288 (39.8 %)
Hispanic
222 (30.7 %)
Black
174 (24.1 %)
Two or More
26 (3.6 %)
Asian
11 (1.5 %)
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)291-5396
Website:	http://www.polk-fl.net/gardengrove
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
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 24

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GARDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	137
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GARDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	359	49.7%
Male	364	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)