R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 8201 Park Byrd Rd
       Lakeland, FL  33810-4869


(863) 853-6011

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1710th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,803 Help


Students who attend R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Kathleen Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  708

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.2%
Hispanic:
39.1%
African American:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Compare Details R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School ranks worse than 76.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 52nd 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 26.26. (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 R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.2%), Hispanic (39.1%), African American (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 42nd best among 83 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School employs 43 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is $8,803. 70 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

R. Clem Churchwell 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 R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.82 1209th 1688 28.4%
2007 40.41 1128th 1786 36.8%
2008 35.41 1235th 1789 31.0%
2009 23.16 1517th 1847 17.9%
2010 38.05 1275th 1919 33.6%
2011 40.35 1267th 1985 36.2%
2012 41.51 1193rd 1984 39.9%
2013 49.11 1024th 2029 49.5%
2014 36.91 1335th 2064 35.3%
2016 30.39 1502nd 2087 28.0%
2017 63.65 752nd 2112 64.4%
2018 69.23 623rd 2118 70.6%
2019 50.71 1064th 2182 51.2%
2021 37.64 1377th 2247 38.7%
2022 39.45 1337th 2219 39.7%
2023 26.26 1708th 2240 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 982 14 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
1989 1078 19 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
1990 1222 23 10 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1273
1991 1209 31 10 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1278
1992 655 40 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1993 532 119 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1994 551 114 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 684
1995 534 102 7 21 2 n/a n/a 0 666
1996 534 102 7 21 2 n/a n/a 0 666
1997 484 118 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1998 446 130 6 45 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1999 437 117 4 60 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 434 145 5 51 3 n/a n/a 0 638
2001 461 176 4 59 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2002 422 112 3 56 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 422 112 3 56 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 448 71 3 70 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2005 436 86 5 77 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2006 470 96 7 105 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2007 437 103 9 139 1 n/a n/a 36 725
2008 414 139 11 148 2 n/a n/a 30 744
2009 395 144 19 155 2 n/a n/a 32 747
2010 342 131 22 131 2 n/a n/a 30 658
2011 314 105 18 168 3 0 18 0 626
2012 297 109 12 150 5 0 24 0 597
2013 282 111 10 155 6 0 19 0 583
2014 282 126 8 146 4 0 20 0 586
2015 314 119 8 163 3 1 19 0 627
2016 319 109 6 163 3 1 17 0 618
2017 321 126 12 177 3 1 12 0 652
2018 330 108 13 185 3 1 7 0 647
2019 366 119 19 214 1 1 13 0 733
2020 325 124 17 239 0 2 23 0 730
2021 298 124 16 247 0 4 24 0 713
2022 329 104 15 282 0 3 30 0 763
2023 292 102 9 277 1 4 23 0 708

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 R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1019 55.0 18.5 34.1
1989 1120 62.0 18.0 33.8
1990 1273 69.0 18.4 6.3
1991 1278 70.0 18.2 36.2
1992 708 35.0 20.2 25.1
1993 668 37.0 18.1 40.4
1994 684 38.0 18.0 44
1995 666 37.0 18.0 44.4
1996 666 37.0 18.0 44.4
1997 634 35.0 18.1 49.7
1998 627 33.0 19.0 49.1
1999 619 36.0 17.2 53
2000 638 35.0 18.2 53.1
2001 702 42.0 16.7 59.3
2002 593 40.0 14.8 58.9
2003 593 40.0 14.8 58.9
2004 592 44.0 13.5 62
2005 604 45.0 13.4 57
2006 678 46.0 14.7 60.6
2007 725 49.0 14.8 62.1
2008 744 52.0 14.3 61.9
2009 747 59.9 14.6 59.6
2010 658 47.0 14.0 65.9
2011 626 42.0 14.9 67.4
2012 597 42.0 14.2 70.4
2013 583 38.0 15.3 64.8
2014 586 37.0 15.8 68.8
2015 627 39.0 16.0 68.1
2016 618 38.0 16.2 57
2017 652 39.0 16.7 54.9
2018 647 39.0 16.5 50.7
2019 733 40.0 18.3 52
2020 730 41.0 17.8 48.5
2021 713 44.0 16.2 56
2022 763 43.0 17.7 58.5
2023 708 43.0 16.4 52.7

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 R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1019 55.0 18.5 34.1
1989 1120 62.0 18.0 33.8
1990 1273 69.0 18.4 6.3
1991 1278 70.0 18.2 36.2
1992 708 35.0 20.2 25.1
1993 668 37.0 18.1 40.4
1994 684 38.0 18.0 44
1995 666 37.0 18.0 44.4
1996 666 37.0 18.0 44.4
1997 634 35.0 18.1 49.7
1998 627 33.0 19.0 49.1
1999 619 36.0 17.2 53
2000 638 35.0 18.2 53.1
2001 702 42.0 16.7 59.3
2002 593 40.0 14.8 58.9
2003 593 40.0 14.8 58.9
2004 592 44.0 13.5 62
2005 604 45.0 13.4 57
2006 678 46.0 14.7 60.6
2007 725 49.0 14.8 62.1
2008 744 52.0 14.3 61.9
2009 747 59.9 14.6 59.6
2010 658 47.0 14.0 65.9
2011 626 42.0 14.9 67.4
2012 597 42.0 14.2 70.4
2013 583 38.0 15.3 64.8
2014 586 37.0 15.8 68.8
2015 627 39.0 16.0 68.1
2016 618 38.0 16.2 57
2017 652 39.0 16.7 54.9
2018 647 39.0 16.5 50.7
2019 733 40.0 18.3 52
2020 730 41.0 17.8 48.5
2021 713 44.0 16.2 56
2022 763 43.0 17.7 58.5
2023 708 43.0 16.4 52.7

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 R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,170 (14.2%) $7,086 (85.8%) $8,256
2019 $1,119 (14.0%) $6,856 (86.0%) $7,975
2020 $729 (9.7%) $6,785 (90.3%) $7,513
2021 $1,034 (12.6%) $7,197 (87.4%) $8,232
2022 $1,906 (21.7%) $6,897 (78.3%) $8,803

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

Impact of COVID-19 on R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1064th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1708th of 2240 Elementary schools
 27.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School)5244
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School)7655
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School)4442
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School)6245
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School)4731
 16%
   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 Students733708
 3.4%
African American119102
 14.3%
American Indian11
Asian199
 52.6%
Hispanic214277
 29.4%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White366292
 20.2%
Two or More Races1323
 76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52%52.7%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 708 students attended R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School.

Students at R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School are 41% White, 39% Hispanic, 14% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.7% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Kathleen Senior High School


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