ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

780 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alta Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Haines City, Florida, serving the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its instructional practices with state benchmarks to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school.

The school’s website highlights its role as a local educational hub, emphasizing student engagement and family involvement. By utilizing resources provided by the Polk County School Board, Alta Vista Elementary integrates traditional classroom instruction with modern digital tools to enhance the learning experience. The institution places a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe and productive environment, aiming to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of the Haines City student population.

780

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	495
Black	191
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
495 (63.5%)
Black
191 (24.5%)
White
80 (10.3%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)421-3235
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/altavista
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	553
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 29

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	154
Grade 4	129
Grade 5	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	370	47.4%
Male	410	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)