FROSTPROOF BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

853 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary School, located in Frostproof, Florida, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Polk County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character building. By integrating core curriculum standards with a supportive community approach, the school aims to prepare young learners for long-term success as they transition through their early educational years.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Frostproof, often referred to as the home of the "Bulldogs." Their educational philosophy prioritizes student engagement, encouraging pupils to take pride in their work while emphasizing the values of citizenship and personal responsibility. Through various school-wide initiatives and active parent involvement, Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the essential skills necessary for their future academic endeavors.

853

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FROSTPROOF BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	427
Black	77
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
427 (50.1%)
White
319 (37.4%)
Black
77 (9.0%)
Two or More
21 (2.5%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
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)635-7820
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/BHGJrBulldogs
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	706
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 68

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 166

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 128