Polk Avenue Elementary School

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 110 Polk Ave E
       Lake Wales, FL  33853-6104


(863) 678-4244

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
2069th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,156 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.4%
White:
28.6%
African American:
25.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Compare Details Polk Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 92.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 76th among 83 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Polk Avenue Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.4%), White (28.6%), African American (25.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Polk Avenue Elementary School is 18.9. 76 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Polk Avenue Elementary School is $7,156. 82 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Polk Avenue Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 60th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Polk Avenue Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.70 1194th 1688 29.3%
2007 32.99 1256th 1786 29.7%
2008 34.02 1262nd 1789 29.5%
2009 23.29 1513th 1847 18.1%
2010 41.36 1205th 1919 37.2%
2011 31.44 1467th 1985 26.1%
2012 28.65 1479th 1984 25.5%
2013 37.91 1280th 2029 36.9%
2014 39.54 1267th 2064 38.6%
2016 33.70 1413th 2087 32.3%
2017 27.93 1554th 2112 26.4%
2018 28.08 1578th 2118 25.5%
2019 29.07 1614th 2182 26.0%
2021 33.18 1488th 2247 33.8%
2022 17.99 1913th 2219 13.8%
2023 13.53 2067th 2240 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Polk Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 234 194 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1989 269 205 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 255 195 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1991 227 203 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1992 223 193 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1993 206 189 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1994 247 148 1 47 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 237 167 2 59 1 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 237 167 2 59 1 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 235 177 3 56 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 234 176 2 52 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 214 186 0 64 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 233 182 1 76 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 226 164 2 97 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 217 152 0 104 3 n/a n/a 0 476
2003 217 152 0 104 3 n/a n/a 0 476
2004 220 118 1 108 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 228 101 4 115 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 269 140 5 157 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 239 123 5 175 2 n/a n/a 27 571
2008 214 140 8 164 4 n/a n/a 35 565
2009 219 126 5 153 2 n/a n/a 38 543
2010 189 116 5 166 0 n/a n/a 34 510
2011 183 109 6 180 0 0 17 0 495
2012 181 110 6 198 1 0 14 0 510
2013 164 105 2 186 1 0 12 0 470
2014 172 105 2 195 1 0 10 0 485
2015 158 99 3 211 0 0 11 0 482
2016 159 115 3 199 1 1 8 0 486
2017 152 129 3 223 1 1 7 0 516
2018 164 123 5 217 1 1 11 0 522
2019 142 132 5 222 0 1 14 0 516
2020 157 127 4 245 0 0 15 0 548
2021 160 122 3 239 2 0 11 0 537
2022 139 152 3 237 3 0 10 0 544
2023 152 136 4 225 3 1 10 0 531

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Polk Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 25.0 17.6 55.7
1989 486 26.0 18.6 63
1990 473 28.0 16.8 16.9
1991 450 26.0 17.3 73.8
1992 452 30.0 15.0 63.3
1993 433 27.0 16.0 70
1994 444 23.0 19.3 72.3
1995 466 27.0 17.3 72.5
1996 466 27.0 17.3 72.5
1997 472 26.0 18.2 73.9
1998 465 28.0 16.6 77.4
1999 466 27.0 17.3 86.7
2000 493 30.0 16.4 83.8
2001 492 30.0 16.4 81.7
2002 476 30.0 15.9 82.1
2003 476 30.0 15.9 82.1
2004 449 32.0 14.0 86.2
2005 449 36.0 12.5 79.3
2006 573 32.0 17.9 82.7
2007 571 35.0 16.3 86.8
2008 565 39.0 14.5 86.6
2009 543 43.4 14.7 89.1
2010 510 34.0 15.0 92.9
2011 495 36.0 13.7 88.1
2012 510 38.0 13.4 89
2013 470 36.0 13.0 90.4
2014 485 32.0 15.1 66.6
2015 482 33.0 14.6 100
2016 486 34.0 14.2 74.5
2017 516 31.0 16.6 7.2
2018 522 34.0 15.3 76.6
2019 516 31.0 16.6 74.8
2020 548 32.0 17.1 76.6
2021 537 30.0 17.9 74.5
2022 544 33.0 16.4 79
2023 531 28.0 18.9 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Polk Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 25.0 17.6 55.7
1989 486 26.0 18.6 63
1990 473 28.0 16.8 16.9
1991 450 26.0 17.3 73.8
1992 452 30.0 15.0 63.3
1993 433 27.0 16.0 70
1994 444 23.0 19.3 72.3
1995 466 27.0 17.3 72.5
1996 466 27.0 17.3 72.5
1997 472 26.0 18.2 73.9
1998 465 28.0 16.6 77.4
1999 466 27.0 17.3 86.7
2000 493 30.0 16.4 83.8
2001 492 30.0 16.4 81.7
2002 476 30.0 15.9 82.1
2003 476 30.0 15.9 82.1
2004 449 32.0 14.0 86.2
2005 449 36.0 12.5 79.3
2006 573 32.0 17.9 82.7
2007 571 35.0 16.3 86.8
2008 565 39.0 14.5 86.6
2009 543 43.4 14.7 89.1
2010 510 34.0 15.0 92.9
2011 495 36.0 13.7 88.1
2012 510 38.0 13.4 89
2013 470 36.0 13.0 90.4
2014 485 32.0 15.1 66.6
2015 482 33.0 14.6 100
2016 486 34.0 14.2 74.5
2017 516 31.0 16.6 7.2
2018 522 34.0 15.3 76.6
2019 516 31.0 16.6 74.8
2020 548 32.0 17.1 76.6
2021 537 30.0 17.9 74.5
2022 544 33.0 16.4 79
2023 531 28.0 18.9 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Polk Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $617 (8.8%) $6,402 (91.2%) $7,019
2019 $625 (8.4%) $6,833 (91.6%) $7,458
2020 $546 (7.2%) $7,046 (92.8%) $7,591
2021 $650 (8.8%) $6,747 (91.2%) $7,396
2022 $888 (12.4%) $6,268 (87.6%) $7,156

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Polk Avenue Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1614th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2067th of 2240 Elementary schools
 18.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk Avenue Elementary School)3430
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk Avenue Elementary School)4441
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Avenue Elementary School)4431
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk Avenue Elementary School)5029
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Avenue Elementary School)4641
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk Avenue Elementary School)5634
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Polk Avenue Elementary School)4833
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Polk)4539
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students516531
 2.9%
African American132136
 3%
American Indian03
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic222225
 1.4%
Pacific Islander11
White142152
 7%
Two or More Races1410
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%77%
 2.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Polk Avenue Elementary School.

Students at Polk Avenue Elementary School are 42% Hispanic, 29% White, 26% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Polk Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.7% of Florida elementary schools.


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