HARTRIDGE ACADEMY

1400 US HIGHWAY 92 W
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881

www.hartridgeacademy.com

Charter School 200 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hartridge Academy, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, operating under a philosophy that emphasizes a rigorous curriculum integrated with the arts and life skills. By providing a structured, supportive environment, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility, ensuring that students are well-prepared for high school and beyond.

A central component of Hartridge Academy’s approach is its dedication to maintaining a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers a diverse range of educational programs and extracurricular activities designed to cater to the unique interests and needs of its student body. By prioritizing small class sizes and a student-centered focus, the faculty works to create an inclusive atmosphere where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and as an engaged citizen of their community.

200

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARTRIDGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	69
Black	22
Asian	3
Two or More	9

White
97 (48.5%)
Hispanic
69 (34.5%)
Black
22 (11.0%)
Two or More
9 (4.5%)
Asian
3 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)956-4434
Website:	http://www.hartridgeacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
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 51

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARTRIDGE ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARTRIDGE ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	110	55%
Male	90	45%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)