JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

621 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jesse Keen Elementary School is a public school located in Lakeland, Florida, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of 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. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between educators, parents, and students. By offering various extracurricular activities and utilizing modern instructional strategies, Jesse Keen Elementary aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in enrollment, specific school policies, or upcoming events can access further resources and updates through their official school website.

621

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	432
Black	101
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
432 (69.6%)
Black
101 (16.3%)
White
78 (12.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
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)499-2880
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/jessekeenelementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	508
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 41

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JESSE KEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	308	49.6%
Male	313	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)