Polk City Elementary School
#1711 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#29348 of 50,301 nationally
About Polk City Elementary School
Polk City Elementary School is a public elementary located in Polk City, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 545 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1711th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (55th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 545.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Polk City Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Polk City Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Berkley Accelerated
Auburndale · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
622 students · 4.4 km away
Berkley Elementary School
Auburndale · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
696 students · 4.6 km away
Wendell Watson Elementary School
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764 students · 11 km away
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
Lake Alfred · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students · 12 km away
Discovery High School
Lake Alfred · Charter high · Grades 9–12
898 students · 12 km away
Lena Vista Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
915 students · 12 km away
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Lake Alfred · Public middle · Grades 6–8
734 students · 13 km away
Tenoroc High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students · 13 km away
Auburndale Senior High School
Auburndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,770 students · 13 km away
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
Auburndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students · 13 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Polk City Elementary School a good school?
Polk City Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1711 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Polk City Elementary School rank in Florida?
Polk City Elementary School ranks #1711 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #29348 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Polk City Elementary School?
Polk City Elementary School had 545 students in 2025.
Is Polk City Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Polk City Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Polk City Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Polk City Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.