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Hartridge Academy

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Hartridge Academy ranks 368 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

368^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Hartridge Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Winter Haven, Florida, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 171 students. The school is part of the Polk County School District, which is ranked 61 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hartridge Academy consistently outperforms the Polk County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 76% of 3rd graders at Hartridge Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50% in Polk County and 57% statewide. In math, 86% of 3rd graders at Hartridge Academy were proficient or better, compared to 53% in Polk County and 63% statewide. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25 Florida elementary schools in the 2013-2014 school year and consistently ranking in the top 700 schools in recent years.

Hartridge Academy outperforms the nearby public schools in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Hartridge Academy had 76% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 70% at the top-performing nearby school, Frank E. Brigham Academy. The school's success can be attributed to factors such as its academic focus, funding, and student-teacher ratio, which set it apart from the nearby public schools in the area.

200

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,330

Per pupil spending ?

54.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 Us Highway 92 W
Winter Haven, FL 33881

(863) 956-4434

District: Polk

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.5%

Hispanic:

34.5%

African American:

11.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 100th percentile in 2014 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (75% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Polk

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg49%

Florida avg58%

368^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 86Elementary Schools in the Polk

61^st of 67Polk among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	82.0	368 of 2258	83.7%	★★★★☆
2024	67.8	686 of 2256	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.9	587 of 2240	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	94.7	55 of 2219	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	83.1	354 of 2247	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	95.6	25 of 2182	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	56.3	890 of 2118	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	82.8	317 of 2112	85.0%	★★★★☆
2016	87.4	210 of 2087	89.9%	★★★★☆
2014	98.2	7 of 2064	99.7%	★★★★★
2013	98.7	4 of 2029	99.8%	★★★★★
2012	98.1	8 of 1984	99.6%	★★★★★
2011	89.7	111 of 1985	94.4%	★★★★★
2010	88.8	125 of 1919	93.5%	★★★★★
2009	96.2	7 of 1847	99.6%	★★★★★
2008	96.9	6 of 1789	99.7%	★★★★★
2007	97.6	4 of 1786	99.8%	★★★★★
2006	88.2	155 of 1688	90.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math83%+22 vs state

English Language Arts70%+13 vs state

Science65%+10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, July 24, 2018

A very good school ! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Hartridge has been ranked Number 1 Elementary School 2013 by the Florida Dept of Education Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hartridge Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1400 Us Highway 92 W	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 956-4434	200	11	18.1	54.5%	97 (48.5%)	22 (11.0%)	69 (34.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	82	368^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.7%		67.8	686^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.6%	318	76.0	56.0	70.0				86.0	74.0	85.0				65.0					$11,330	$475	$10,855
Walter Caldwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	141 Dairy Rd	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5470	887	54	16.4	72.7%	243 (27.4%)	266 (30.0%)	334 (37.7%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.8%)	36.9	1454^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.6%		41.8	1298^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.5%	156	50.0	44.0	44.0				57.0	60.0	43.0				53.0					$11,031	$1,619	$9,412
Fred G. Garner Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Havendale Blvd NW	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5455	817	46	17.7	77.8%	133 (16.3%)	350 (42.8%)	300 (36.7%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.7%)	29	1675^th of 2258 public elementary schools	25.8%		32.3	1552^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	31.2%	123	52.0	44.0	37.0				51.0	63.0	35.0				35.0					$11,926	$1,946	$9,979
Lake Alfred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Cummings St E	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 295-5985	1,059	56	18.9	65.0%	198 (18.7%)	301 (28.4%)	504 (47.6%)	13 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.8%)	30.4	1632^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	27.7%		38.8	1374^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.1%	258	50.0	40.0	42.0				60.0	46.0	44.0				45.0					$9,528	$1,341	$8,185
Jewett School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2250 8th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5373	746	45	16.5	63.0%	165 (22.1%)	331 (44.4%)	194 (26.0%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.5%)	44.9	1224^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.8%		39.9	1347^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.3%	123	71.0	41.0	52.0	70.0	64.0	53.0	70.0	41.0	43.0	63.0	30.0	51.0	50.0	60.0	82.0	100.0	96.0	$10,832	$1,227	$9,604
Auburndale Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	320 Lemon St	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5450	371	17	21.8	74.9%	117 (31.5%)	85 (22.9%)	140 (37.7%)	8 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)	19.8	1913^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.3%		27.8	1690^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.1%	223	44.0	34.0	48.0				37.0	30.0	29.0				50.0					$12,190	$1,659	$10,531
Inwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Avenue G NW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5369	423	21	20.1	82.3%	57 (13.5%)	219 (51.8%)	127 (30.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	17.2	1984^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.1%		14.9	2035^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%	51	34.0	38.0	30.0				37.0	43.0	42.0				47.0					$10,350	$1,554	$8,796
Cypress Junction Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 5th St SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 259-1490	317	17	18.3		162 (51.1%)	32 (10.1%)	107 (33.8%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	41.2	1323^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	41.4%		35.4	1478^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.5%	155	70.0	56.0	55.0	55.0	55.0	47.0	57.0	44.0	42.0	55.0	55.0		39.0	37.0	67.0		67.0	$9,035	$517	$8,517
Frank E. Brigham Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	601 Avenue C SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5300	547	31	17.6	51.9%	221 (40.4%)	143 (26.1%)	143 (26.1%)	18 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	88.9	200^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.1%		90.7	153^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.2%	47	81.0	69.0	81.0				81.0	84.0	78.0				78.0					$11,639	$1,220	$10,419
Elbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 15th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5364	549	29	18.9	72.9%	110 (20.0%)	221 (40.3%)	195 (35.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	16.5	2000^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.4%		27.7	1697^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.8%	303	36.0	32.0	44.0				32.0	53.0	30.0				38.0					$10,817	$1,384	$9,432

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartridge Academy

How many students attend Hartridge Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 200 students attended Hartridge Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Hartridge Academy?

Students at Hartridge Academy are 49% White, 35% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Hartridge Academy in?

Polk

Is Hartridge Academy a good school?

Hartridge Academy ranks 368^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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