PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Purcell Elementary School is a public school located in Mulberry, Florida, serving students as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated on 1st Avenue NE, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on primary grade-level curriculum and student development. As a Polk County school, it adheres to the district’s broader academic standards and administrative policies, aiming to provide a supportive environment for children in the Mulberry area.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development through its classroom instruction and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and individualized student success, Purcell Elementary seeks to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and local involvement, with additional information regarding their programs, calendar, and staff available through the official district website.

438

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	214
Black	51
Asian	1
Two or More	13

Hispanic
214 (48.9%)
White
159 (36.3%)
Black
51 (11.6%)
Two or More
13 (3.0%)
Asian
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)701-1061
Website:	http://www.polk-fl.net/purcell
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
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 26

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	47.7%
Male	229	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)