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Polk School District

1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830-7124
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Polk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 85 public preschools serving 52,196 students in Polk School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Florida.
Public Preschools in Polk School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
168 Schools
1,901 Schools
# Students
116,031 Students
1,123,993 Students
# Teachers
6,187 Teachers
71,061 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Polk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#62 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
52%
43%
52%
42%
52%
78%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
36%
% Black
21%
21%
% White
32%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,222 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,164 is less than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$1,186 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,295 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,222
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,164
$11,616

Best Polk School District Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckeel Academy Central
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
411 Florida Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-1287
Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
South Mckeel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044
Gr: PK-6 | 1,199 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Avenue C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 State Rd 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3535
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Berkley Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5240 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 968-5024
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Davenport School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4751 County Road 547 N
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 420-2557
Gr: PK-8 | 1,513 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Highlands Grove Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Winston Academy Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3415 Swindell Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 499-2890
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1051 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4216
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Cypress Junction Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 5th St Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 259-1490
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Dundee Elementary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 Frederick Ave
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3316
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7001 State Highway 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 326-5388
Gr: PK-5 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Scott Lake Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1140 County Road 540a E
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3520
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 499-2810
Gr: PK-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
James W. Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2727 Shepherd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2650 Southwest Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Alturas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 4th St
Alturas, FL 33820
(863) 519-3917
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Wendell Watson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6800 Walt Williams Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
Lake Alfred Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Cummings St E
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 295-5985
Gr: PK-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Spessard L Holland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2342 Ef Griffin Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 648-3031
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 Yates Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 701-1450
Gr: PK-5 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Bethune Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Avenue F
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2285 Sleepy Hill Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 815-6768
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Gilbert St
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 298-7977
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Highland City Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5355 9th Street Se
Highland City, FL 33846
(863) 648-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2828.
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Charleston Ave S
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1133
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Mcleod Rd
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3030.
Willow Oak School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4815 Bailey Road
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3131.
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3725 Clevelnd Hts Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3232.
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8201 Park Byrd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-6011
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
Jewett School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 8th St Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5373
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3434.
Bella Citta
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33214
(863) 519-7600
Gr: PK-7 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3535.
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Leelon Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6044
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 168 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 116,031 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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