COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

2805 MORGAN COMBEE RD
LAKELAND, FL 33801

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Combee Academy of Design and Engineering, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a specialized elementary school within the Polk County Public School District. As its name suggests, the school distinguishes itself by integrating design thinking and engineering principles into its core academic curriculum. By focusing on hands-on, project-based learning, Combee Academy aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity in students from an early age, preparing them for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce.

The school is dedicated to creating an engaging learning environment that emphasizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) integration across all grade levels. Through its unique focus on design and engineering, the academy encourages students to approach complex challenges with an innovative mindset, often utilizing collaborative projects to bring abstract concepts to life. By combining state standards with specialized technical instruction, Combee Academy strives to provide its students with a robust foundation for future academic success and professional development in high-demand fields.

479

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	166
Black	72
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
218 (45.5%)
Hispanic
166 (34.7%)
Black
72 (15.0%)
Two or More
18 (3.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
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:	POLK
Phone:	(863)499-2960
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/CombeeEl
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
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 9

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	47.4%
Male	252	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)