WINSTON ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING

536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Winston Academy of Engineering, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Polk County Public Schools district. The academy distinguishes itself through a rigorous curriculum that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) principles into daily instruction. By fostering a hands-on learning environment, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving skills, preparing students to excel in a technology-driven world.

Beyond its core engineering focus, Winston Academy places a strong emphasis on project-based learning and innovation. Students are encouraged to explore real-world challenges through research and design, often utilizing dedicated laboratory spaces and advanced educational tools. With a mission to empower the next generation of engineers and thinkers, the academy maintains a supportive community atmosphere that connects academic excellence with practical, career-ready experiences.

536

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WINSTON ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	165
Black	127
Asian	23
Two or More	28
American Indian	4

White
189 (35.3%)
Hispanic
165 (30.8%)
Black
127 (23.7%)
Two or More
28 (5.2%)
Asian
23 (4.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

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)499-2890
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/winston
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
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 86

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WINSTON ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WINSTON ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	44%
Male	300	56%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)