OSCAR J. POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, located in Lakeland, Florida, operates as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by encouraging both intellectual growth and social-emotional development within the local community.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, Oscar J. Pope Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the educational experience. The school frequently utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about academic resources, extracurricular activities, and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a structured environment and focusing on data-driven instruction, the school aims to help each student meet grade-level expectations and develop the essential skills necessary for middle school readiness.

365

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OSCAR J. POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	173
Black	74
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
173 (47.4%)
White
102 (27.9%)
Black
74 (20.3%)
Two or More
14 (3.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (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)499-2992
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/ojp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OSCAR J. POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OSCAR J. POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	48.8%
Male	187	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)