DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dixieland Elementary School, located in Lakeland, Florida, serves as a neighborhood school within the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated in the historic Dixieland district, the school functions as a community hub for local families, emphasizing foundational academic skills and student development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its elementary-aged population.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Dixieland Elementary is known for its focus on cultivating a strong school community and promoting student engagement. Like many schools in the district, it utilizes the Polk County school portal to provide resources for parents and guardians, ensuring transparency and communication regarding academic progress and school events. By blending traditional educational goals with initiatives aimed at character building and local community involvement, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

344

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	148
Black	91
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Hispanic
148 (43.0%)
Black
91 (26.5%)
White
85 (24.7%)
Two or More
18 (5.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)499-2930
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/dixieland
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	45.9%
Male	186	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)