POLK CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

125 BOUGAINVILLEA AVE S
POLK CITY, FL 33868

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Polk City Elementary School is a public institution serving students in Polk City, Florida, and is part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Located on Bougainvillea Avenue, the school is deeply embedded in its local community, focusing on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children. As a Title I school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and character development in a supportive environment, often utilizing resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school’s mission emphasizes creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging the district’s curriculum and community partnerships, Polk City Elementary works to build a strong educational path for its learners, preparing them for the transition to middle school. Parents and community members are frequently encouraged to participate in school events and initiatives, reinforcing the school’s role as a central pillar of the Polk City neighborhood.

545

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POLK CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	153
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
350 (64.2%)
Hispanic
153 (28.1%)
Black
24 (4.4%)
Two or More
16 (2.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)965-6338
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/polkcity
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
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 34

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 77