Alta Vista Elementary School

Summary:

Alta Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Haines City, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 769 and is part of the Polk School District.

While Alta Vista Elementary School has a higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms the Polk district and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 48% in the Polk district and 53% statewide. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 39.9% to 50.7% over the past few years, much higher than the state and district averages. This high rate of chronic absenteeism is a potential issue that may be contributing to the school's low academic performance.

Further analysis reveals that Alta Vista Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.56% to 73.41% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby schools. This indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may present additional challenges for the school. Interestingly, the student population at Alta Vista Elementary School is predominantly Hispanic, making up around 63-65% of the student body, higher than the nearby schools. Despite these unique characteristics, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Florida elementary schools, suggesting that the challenges faced by this school may be more severe than those of its neighbors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 801 Scenic Hwy S
       Haines City, FL  33844


(863) 421-3235

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
2011th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,702 Help


Students who attend Alta Vista Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shelley S. Boone Middle School
High:    Haines City Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  769

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.6%
African American:
21.1%
White:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alta Vista Elementary School ranks worse than 89.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 77th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Alta Vista Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.6%), African American (21.1%), White (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alta Vista Elementary School is 17. 59 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Alta Vista Elementary School employs 45 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alta Vista Elementary School is $10,702, which is the 39th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alta Vista Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alta Vista Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.79 1396th 1688 17.3%
2007 16.39 1571st 1786 12.0%
2008 4.60 1750th 1789 2.2%
2009 5.84 1785th 1847 3.4%
2010 10.95 1793rd 1919 6.6%
2011 9.00 1889th 1985 4.8%
2012 21.99 1622nd 1984 18.2%
2013 34.58 1373rd 2029 32.3%
2014 29.30 1526th 2064 26.1%
2016 22.80 1673rd 2087 19.8%
2017 24.61 1647th 2112 22.0%
2018 22.59 1720th 2118 18.8%
2019 11.80 2019th 2182 7.5%
2021 22.87 1751st 2247 22.1%
2022 20.93 1826th 2219 17.7%
2023 11.36 2116th 2240 5.5%
2024 15.83 2011th 2256 10.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alta Vista Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 333 220 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1989 334 230 1 52 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1990 272 136 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1991 267 121 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1992 303 123 2 46 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 297 124 2 50 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 329 211 0 101 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1995 328 242 0 148 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1996 328 242 0 148 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1997 335 254 0 170 2 n/a n/a 0 761
1998 302 250 0 222 2 n/a n/a 0 776
1999 313 217 3 249 2 n/a n/a 0 784
2000 306 228 3 278 5 n/a n/a 0 820
2001 225 203 1 288 3 n/a n/a 0 720
2002 205 191 1 364 1 n/a n/a 0 762
2003 205 191 1 364 1 n/a n/a 0 762
2004 176 163 1 408 2 n/a n/a 0 750
2005 157 169 1 432 3 n/a n/a 0 762
2006 138 165 6 517 1 n/a n/a 0 827
2007 143 187 7 583 2 n/a n/a 29 951
2008 123 211 6 643 1 n/a n/a 23 1007
2009 134 211 5 495 1 n/a n/a 20 866
2010 108 169 5 485 3 n/a n/a 20 790
2011 122 193 5 529 7 0 11 0 867
2012 108 178 4 509 7 0 11 0 817
2013 77 182 6 504 3 0 11 0 783
2014 101 181 4 564 6 0 6 0 862
2015 124 187 3 589 5 0 9 0 917
2016 103 164 2 553 2 1 7 0 832
2017 82 124 3 518 2 1 8 0 738
2018 73 130 3 514 2 1 7 0 730
2019 77 124 2 533 3 2 10 0 751
2020 85 104 3 486 3 1 8 0 690
2021 98 127 8 455 3 1 9 0 701
2022 96 154 11 465 1 1 13 0 741
2023 96 162 9 489 1 1 11 0 769

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alta Vista Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 31.0 18.6 56.9
1989 618 34.0 18.1 57.9
1990 452 27.0 16.7 0
1991 426 26.0 16.3 55.6
1992 474 24.0 19.7 47.9
1993 473 28.0 16.9 47.6
1994 642 37.0 17.4 67
1995 719 37.0 19.4 74.3
1996 719 37.0 19.4 74.3
1997 761 43.0 17.7 73.7
1998 776 48.0 16.2 69.7
1999 784 46.0 17.0 83.5
2000 820 46.0 17.8 83
2001 720 42.0 17.1 86.1
2002 762 43.0 17.7 89.9
2003 762 43.0 17.7 89.9
2004 750 50.0 15.0 93.5
2005 762 55.0 13.9 78.5
2006 827 58.0 14.3 87.4
2007 951 63.0 15.1 93.8
2008 1007 64.0 15.7 66.4
2009 866 83.4 12.2 96.5
2010 790 62.0 12.7 93
2011 867 63.0 13.7 86.7
2012 817 59.0 13.8 93.6
2013 783 54.0 14.5 93
2014 862 52.0 16.5 57.9
2015 917 59.0 15.5 63.9
2016 832 53.0 15.6 77.8
2017 738 45.0 16.4 72.8
2018 730 47.0 15.5 67.7
2019 751 40.0 18.7 68.3
2020 690 44.0 15.6 64.6
2021 701 42.0 16.6 69.9
2022 741 50.0 14.8 73.4
2023 769 45.0 17.0 59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alta Vista Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 31.0 18.6 56.9
1989 618 34.0 18.1 57.9
1990 452 27.0 16.7 0
1991 426 26.0 16.3 55.6
1992 474 24.0 19.7 47.9
1993 473 28.0 16.9 47.6
1994 642 37.0 17.4 67
1995 719 37.0 19.4 74.3
1996 719 37.0 19.4 74.3
1997 761 43.0 17.7 73.7
1998 776 48.0 16.2 69.7
1999 784 46.0 17.0 83.5
2000 820 46.0 17.8 83
2001 720 42.0 17.1 86.1
2002 762 43.0 17.7 89.9
2003 762 43.0 17.7 89.9
2004 750 50.0 15.0 93.5
2005 762 55.0 13.9 78.5
2006 827 58.0 14.3 87.4
2007 951 63.0 15.1 93.8
2008 1007 64.0 15.7 66.4
2009 866 83.4 12.2 96.5
2010 790 62.0 12.7 93
2011 867 63.0 13.7 86.7
2012 817 59.0 13.8 93.6
2013 783 54.0 14.5 93
2014 862 52.0 16.5 57.9
2015 917 59.0 15.5 63.9
2016 832 53.0 15.6 77.8
2017 738 45.0 16.4 72.8
2018 730 47.0 15.5 67.7
2019 751 40.0 18.7 68.3
2020 690 44.0 15.6 64.6
2021 701 42.0 16.6 69.9
2022 741 50.0 14.8 73.4
2023 769 45.0 17.0 59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alta Vista Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,298 (14.5%) $7,672 (85.5%) $8,970
2019 $1,195 (14.7%) $6,940 (85.3%) $8,136
2020 $1,476 (15.8%) $7,842 (84.2%) $9,317
2021 $1,695 (17.8%) $7,841 (82.2%) $9,537
2022 $3,489 (32.2%) $7,363 (67.8%) $10,852
2023 $2,320 (21.7%) $8,381 (78.3%) $10,702

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alta Vista Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2019th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2116th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alta Vista Elementary School)3742
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alta Vista Elementary School)3342
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alta Vista Elementary School)3735
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alta Vista Elementary School)4434
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alta Vista Elementary School)3529
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alta Vista Elementary School)2235
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Alta Vista Elementary School)3131
   5th Grade Science (Polk)4539
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students751769
 2.4%
African American124162
 30.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian29
 350%
Hispanic533489
 8.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White7796
 24.7%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%59.6%
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alta Vista Elementary School

Alta Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 769 students attended Alta Vista Elementary School.

Students at Alta Vista Elementary School are 64% Hispanic, 21% African American, 12% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Alta Vista Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shelley S. Boone Middle School
High : Haines City Senior High School


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