MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Overview
Medulla Elementary School, located in Lakeland, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Medulla Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning through classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school operates as a central pillar of the local community, maintaining a strong connection between educators, students, and families. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic achievement, the faculty at Medulla utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet individual student needs, ensuring that every child is provided with the resources necessary to thrive. Through consistent communication and parent-teacher collaboration, the school strives to create a safe, nurturing, and rigorous atmosphere that reflects its dedication to the success of every young learner in the Lakeland area.
488
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White138
Hispanic204
Black119
Asian4
Two or More22
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    204 (41.8%)
  • White
    138 (28.3%)
  • Black
    119 (24.4%)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.5%)
  • 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)648-3515
Website: http://schools.polk-fl.net/medulla
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 356
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 39
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 82
Grade 4 88
Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten39
Kindergarten71
Grade 164
Grade 275
Grade 382
Grade 488
Grade 569
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22245.5%
Male26654.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 1,200 Students