SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY

843 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Spessard L. Holland Elementary School, located in Bartow, Florida, is part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Spessard L. Holland, a former Governor of Florida and U.S. Senator. The school’s mission focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that promotes student achievement, character development, and a lifelong passion for learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bartow community and emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for enrichment. Through its website, the school maintains a strong line of communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, safety information, and updates on school events. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the community, Spessard L. Holland Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success in a safe and inclusive setting.

843

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	253
Black	240
Asian	16
Two or More	31
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
298 (35.3%)
Hispanic
253 (30.0%)
Black
240 (28.5%)
Two or More
31 (3.7%)
Asian
16 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)648-3031
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/slhe/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	544
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 35

Kindergarten 139

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	139
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	127
Grade 3	142
Grade 4	137
Grade 5	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	379	45%
Male	464	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)