ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elbert Elementary School, located in Winter Haven, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the core educational development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

Beyond core academics, Elbert Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being. The school actively works to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families collaborate to meet the individual needs of each child. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to develop well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also engaged, responsible members of the Winter Haven community.

549

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	195
Black	221
Asian	5
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Black
221 (40.3%)
Hispanic
195 (35.5%)
White
110 (20.0%)
Two or More
17 (3.1%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
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)291-5364
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/ElbertElementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 16

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	48.6%
Male	282	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)