JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER

JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the POLK school district, located in BARTOW, FL with about 85 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Jean O’Dell Learning Center, located in Bartow, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Polk County Public Schools district. It is designed to serve students with unique academic, social, and behavioral needs who may require a more structured and supportive environment than a traditional school setting. The center focuses on providing individualized instruction and therapeutic support, aiming to help students develop the skills necessary to achieve academic success and personal growth.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school emphasizes the development of social-emotional learning and positive behavioral interventions. By maintaining a smaller, more intimate learning community, the staff at Jean O’Dell works closely with families and district support services to create tailored education plans. The facility serves as a vital resource for the local community, ensuring that students who face specific educational barriers have access to the specialized attention and tools required to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER at (863) 534-7440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.