FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY

547 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Frank E. Brigham Academy, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a public elementary school serving the Polk County School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in grades Pre-K through fifth. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, the academy emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs designed to foster social-emotional development and character growth.

The school community places a high value on parental involvement and community engagement, working to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Frank E. Brigham Academy often integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for future success in middle school and beyond. By focusing on the holistic needs of each child, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing campus culture.

547

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	143
Black	143
Asian	18
Two or More	22

White
221 (40.4%)
Hispanic
143 (26.1%)
Black
143 (26.1%)
Two or More
22 (4.0%)
Asian
18 (3.3%)

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)291-5300
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/BrighamAcademy
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
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 19

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	50.8%
Male	269	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)