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South Pointe Elementary

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South Pointe Elementary ranks 1474 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1474^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

South Pointe Elementary is a public elementary school in Winter Haven, Florida, serving 494 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 61 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Pointe Elementary faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 42.7% over the past two school years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores are also generally lower than the Polk District and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 42%, compared to 45% for the Polk District and 55% for the state. Additionally, South Pointe Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.83% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing South Pointe Elementary to nearby schools, such as Hillcrest Elementary School, which is only 6.51 miles away, it becomes evident that South Pointe is underperforming in several key areas. Hillcrest Elementary has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. The data suggests that South Pointe Elementary could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address these issues, such as improving attendance, providing additional academic support, and engaging with the local community.

689

Students ?

21.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,426

Per pupil spending ?

68.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9525 State Hwy 653
Winter Haven, FL 33884

(863) 317-8317

District: Polk

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.5%

White:

26.4%

African American:

25.0%

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Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (50% vs 58% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (43% vs 31% Florida)

!Science scores 13 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg49%

Florida avg58%

1,474^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 86Elementary Schools in the Polk

61^st of 67Polk among Florida districts

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math53%-8 vs state

English Language Arts49%-8 vs state

Science42%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9525 State Hwy 653	Winter Haven	33884	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 317-8317	689	32	21.5	68.8%	182 (26.4%)	172 (25.0%)	300 (43.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.2%)	35.9	1474^th of 2258 public elementary schools	34.7%					(n/a)	61.0	41.0	43.0	63.0	55.0	36.0	42.0	$9,426	$1,159	$8,267
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 State Highway 653	Winter Haven	33884	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 326-5388	1,007	56	17.9	55.6%	309 (30.7%)	221 (21.9%)	379 (37.6%)	56 (5.6%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.5%)	50.7	1099^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.3%		71.6	603^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	73.3%	496	55.0	69.0	55.0	58.0	61.0	48.0	49.0	$10,953	$1,557	$9,395
Wahneta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 4th St E	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5392	491	28	17.5	81.5%	46 (9.4%)	18 (3.7%)	422 (85.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	26.5	1741^st of 2258 public elementary schools	22.9%		27	1709^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%	32	34.0	32.0	45.0	36.0	51.0	54.0	58.0	$11,455	$1,756	$9,698
Alturas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 4th St	Alturas	33820	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 519-3917	274	19	14.4	75.9%	179 (65.3%)	17 (6.2%)	67 (24.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.9%)	56.6	957^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.6%		58.2	894^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.4%	63	63.0	59.0	42.0	61.0	66.0	58.0	68.0	$13,971	$1,795	$12,176
Garden Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4599 Cypress Gardens Rd	Winter Haven	33884	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5396	652	31	21.0	74.4%	219 (33.6%)	189 (29.0%)	208 (31.9%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	32.7	1566^th of 2258 public elementary schools	30.6%		41.7	1300^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.4%	266	36.0	39.0	62.0	28.0	35.0	75.0	57.0	$10,412	$1,399	$9,013
Janie Howard Wilson School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	306 Florida Ave	Lake Wales	33853	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 678-4211	462	29	15.9	78.1%	84 (18.2%)	177 (38.3%)	186 (40.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	22.8	1825^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.2%		15.9	2008^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.0%	183	45.0	33.0	45.0	52.0	40.0	54.0	19.0	$9,408	$898	$8,510
Spook Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	321 Dr Ja Wiltshire Ave E	Lake Wales	33853	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 678-4262	574	34	16.8	83.4%	203 (35.4%)	145 (25.3%)	206 (35.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	14.2	2054^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.0%		28	1683^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.4%	371	35.0	23.0	29.0	38.0	36.0	32.0	53.0	$11,877	$1,770	$10,106
Polk Avenue Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	110 Polk Ave E	Lake Wales	33853	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 678-4244	523	30	17.4	99.0%	139 (26.6%)	112 (21.4%)	254 (48.6%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	28.8	1682^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	25.5%		25.1	1766^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.7%	84	52.0	48.0	42.0	48.0	43.0	46.0	43.0	$8,857	$946	$7,911
John Snively Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	848 Snively Ave	Eloise	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5325	396	24	16.5	82.3%	59 (14.9%)	106 (26.8%)	214 (54.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	32.3	1579^th of 2258 public elementary schools	30.1%		31.7	1571^st of 2256 public elementary schools	30.4%	8	62.0	42.0	45.0	63.0	48.0	27.0	32.0	$12,458	$1,967	$10,490
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Gilbert St	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 298-7977	740	43	17.2	73.0%	215 (29.1%)	191 (25.8%)	308 (41.6%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.6%)	29.1	1671^st of 2258 public elementary schools	26.0%		38.4	1381^st of 2256 public elementary schools	38.8%	290	46.0	44.0	45.0	43.0	47.0	47.0	51.0	$10,165	$1,472	$8,692

Frequently Asked Questions about South Pointe Elementary

What district is South Pointe Elementary in?

Polk

Is South Pointe Elementary a good school?

South Pointe Elementary ranks 1474^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Pointe Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 689 students attended South Pointe Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of South Pointe Elementary?

Students at South Pointe Elementary are 44% Hispanic, 26% White, 25% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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