Polk Avenue Elementary School
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Phone: (863) 678-4244
Fax: (863) 678-4680
District: Polk
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades PK-5 • 482 students
Lake Wales's Polk Avenue Elementary School is a charter school that serves grades PK-5. It has received a GreatSchools rating of 6 out of 10 based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Polk Avenue Elementary School is a charter school in the Polk school district located in Lake Wales, FL. The principal of Polk Avenue Elementary School is Mrs. Gail Quam. As of 2015, the students are 43.8% Hispanic; 32.8% White, non-Hispanic; 20.5% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.3% Multiracial; and 0.6% Asian. 100% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 29.1% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.8% | 30.5% | 30.7% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 32.8% | 43.5% | 40.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 20.5% | 20.9% | 22.7% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 3% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 100% | 57.8% | 58.4% |
| English learners | 29.1% | 10.7% | 9.5% |
There are no bases within 50 miles of Polk Avenue Elementary School.
