EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY

HENDRY
280 N MAIN ST
LABELLE, FL 33935
552 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School, located in LaBelle, Florida, serves as a central pillar of the Hendry County School District. Situated at 280 N Main St, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. Its mission emphasizes academic excellence, the development of foundational skills, and the social-emotional growth of its students as they progress through their primary education years.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging resources provided through the district, Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary focuses on creating engaging classroom experiences that prepare students for future academic success. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, community involvement, and a focus on student achievement, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
552
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    404 (73.2%)
  • White
    126 (22.8%)
  • Black
    18 (3.3%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: HENDRY
Phone: (863)612-0750
Website: http://hendry-schools.org/education/school/school.php?sectionid=8&sc_id=1171294169
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 335
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 67
Kindergarten 87
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 94
Grade 4 77
Grade 5 72
Gender Ratio
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