ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

1501 MARTIN L KING JR AVE
LAKELAND, FL 33805

762 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Rochelle School of the Arts, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Polk County Public School district that integrates rigorous academic instruction with a dedicated focus on the visual and performing arts. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school creates an environment where creativity is woven into the daily curriculum. Students are encouraged to develop their artistic talents alongside their core academic subjects, fostering a culture of expression, discipline, and high achievement.

The school is well-regarded for its robust arts programming, which typically includes opportunities in areas such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts. Beyond its focus on creative development, Rochelle School of the Arts emphasizes character building and academic excellence, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By blending a traditional K-8 education with specialized artistic training, the school provides a unique learning experience for students who are passionate about the arts and seek a comprehensive educational foundation.

762

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	193
Black	255
Asian	3
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

White
270 (35.4%)
Black
255 (33.5%)
Hispanic
193 (25.3%)
Two or More
40 (5.2%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)499-2810
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/rochellearts
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
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 15

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 109

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	109
Grade 7	104
Grade 8	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	470	61.7%
Male	292	38.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)