Polk Avenue Elementary School
School Overview
Polk Avenue Elementary School is a public Charter school located in Lake Wales, Florida. It is a school in Polk County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 50% of students are proficient in Math learning and 41% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 522 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 29 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 522 students are attending Polk Avenue Elementary School. By gender, there are 252 and 270 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Polk Avenue Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 9 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 29 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Polk Avenue Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. All teachers are certified. 31.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 29 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 29 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 18 | 62.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 6.9% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 235,283 Households |
| Population | 673,475 |
| Male | 336,279 |
| Female | 349,939 |
| Child Population | 204,489 |
| Total Housing Units | 295,456 Units |
| Average House Value | $150,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $978 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.90% |
| Average Household Income | $50,584 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.31% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Polk
In Polk, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAKE WALES, Florida
4 private schools are serving students in LAKE WALES, Florida. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.