Overview
POLK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in LAKE WALES, Florida. The school enrolls 523 students. It is part of the POLK district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictPOLK
County12105
CityLAKE WALES
ZIP33853
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120159001774
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment523
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino44.5%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian22.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native29.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)