PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

625 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Philip O’Brien Elementary School, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and responsibility among its learners.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Lakeland community. Philip O’Brien Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience through various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students. With a goal of promoting both intellectual and social-emotional development, the school strives to provide the resources and guidance necessary for every student to reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive setting.

625

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	233
Black	165
Asian	2
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
233 (37.3%)
White
193 (30.9%)
Black
165 (26.4%)
Two or More
29 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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)499-2950
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/philipobrien
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
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 26

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	48.6%
Male	321	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)