Alturas Elementary School

Q: Is Alturas Elementary School a good school?

Alturas Elementary School ranks 894 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alturas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 350 students in grades PK-5 in Alturas, Florida, which is part of the Polk School District. Despite some challenges, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, particularly in Science and Math.

Alturas Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (56%) compared to the more diverse nearby schools, such as Eagle Lake Elementary School and Polk Avenue Elementary School. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 29.4% to 51.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools. Additionally, Alturas Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.14% to 69.46% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite these challenges, Alturas Elementary consistently outperforms the Polk district and Florida state averages in various standardized tests, including Science, English Language Arts, and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, 75% of 5th graders at Alturas were proficient or better in Science, compared to 48% in Polk and 53% statewide. This academic success may be attributed to the school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $9,485 to $11,252 in recent years, which is higher than the state and district averages.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

420 4th St
Alturas, FL 33820

(863) 519-3917

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
894^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,451

Students who attend Alturas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bartow Middle School
High:	Bartow Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.0%

Hispanic:

30.9%

African American:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alturas Elementary School ranks better than 60.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.17. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56%), Hispanic (30.9%), African American (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alturas Elementary School is 17.5. 64 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Alturas Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alturas Elementary School is $10,451, which is the 42^nd highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Polk:

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

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Rank History for Alturas Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	44.02	987^th	1688	41.5%
2007	42.72	1081^st	1786	39.5%
2008	26.97	1384^th	1789	22.6%
2009	33.85	1325^th	1847	28.3%
2010	22.88	1570^th	1919	18.2%
2011	19.70	1700^th	1985	14.4%
2012	10.69	1868^th	1984	5.8%
2013	40.00	1224^th	2029	39.7%
2014	42.15	1202^nd	2064	41.8%
2016	30.86	1486^th	2087	28.8%
2017	41.51	1240^th	2112	41.3%
2018	50.09	1055^th	2118	50.2%
2019	41.95	1270^th	2182	41.8%
2021	48.64	1107^th	2247	50.7%
2022	41.27	1284^th	2219	42.1%
2023	52.31	1037^th	2240	53.7%
2024	58.17	894^th	2256	60.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alturas Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	313	53	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1989	302	50	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1990	315	62	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1991	307	63	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1992	299	61	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1993	280	16	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1994	216	61	1	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
1995	238	42	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1996	238	42	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1997	245	37	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1998	226	41	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1999	254	36	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2000	270	43	1	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2001	230	37	1	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2002	189	33	1	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2003	189	33	1	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2004	199	20	1	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2005	200	26	2	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2006	210	41	2	71	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2007	209	42	1	80	0	n/a	n/a	8	340
2008	210	30	1	95	1	n/a	n/a	6	343
2009	211	39	2	101	1	n/a	n/a	7	361
2010	223	35	2	104	1	n/a	n/a	13	378
2011	210	29	3	99	3	0	5	0	349
2012	219	23	4	93	1	0	5	0	345
2013	215	26	3	85	1	0	4	0	334
2014	214	22	3	90	0	0	7	0	336
2015	223	25	3	87	1	0	4	0	343
2016	220	26	3	81	1	0	6	0	337
2017	222	38	2	90	2	0	9	0	363
2018	220	32	1	101	2	0	6	0	362
2019	232	36	1	89	3	0	5	0	366
2020	235	40	1	83	2	0	7	0	368
2021	212	27	1	69	3	0	5	0	317
2022	219	28	0	83	2	0	2	0	334
2023	196	34	1	108	1	0	10	0	350

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 Alturas Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	387	22.0	17.5	46.5
1989	374	24.0	15.5	53.5
1990	400	22.0	18.1	20
1991	385	24.0	16.0	61.8
1992	383	20.0	19.1	50.7
1993	325	19.0	17.1	46.8
1994	313	19.0	16.5	59.1
1995	300	19.0	15.8	61
1996	300	19.0	15.8	61
1997	306	19.0	16.1	62.1
1998	295	20.0	14.8	60.3
1999	320	19.0	16.8	70.9
2000	349	18.0	19.4	76.5
2001	307	21.0	14.6	73.3
2002	264	19.0	13.9	79.9
2003	264	19.0	13.9	79.9
2004	260	19.0	13.7	75.4
2005	264	24.0	11.0	62.1
2006	324	27.0	12.0	77.5
2007	340	28.0	12.1	73.8
2008	343	27.5	12.5	72.1
2009	361	30.0	14.2	62.1
2010	378	25.0	15.1	83.6
2011	349	24.0	14.5	82.2
2012	345	23.0	15.0	87.8
2013	334	24.0	13.9	87.4
2014	336	23.0	14.6	86.9
2015	343	24.0	14.2	66.8
2016	337	23.0	14.6	63.2
2017	363	25.0	14.5	63.1
2018	362	25.0	14.4	62.7
2019	366	24.0	15.2	65
2020	368	24.0	15.3	60.1
2021	317	23.0	13.7	65.3
2022	334	23.0	14.5	69.5
2023	350	20.0	17.5	61.1

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 Alturas Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	387	22.0	17.5	46.5
1989	374	24.0	15.5	53.5
1990	400	22.0	18.1	20
1991	385	24.0	16.0	61.8
1992	383	20.0	19.1	50.7
1993	325	19.0	17.1	46.8
1994	313	19.0	16.5	59.1
1995	300	19.0	15.8	61
1996	300	19.0	15.8	61
1997	306	19.0	16.1	62.1
1998	295	20.0	14.8	60.3
1999	320	19.0	16.8	70.9
2000	349	18.0	19.4	76.5
2001	307	21.0	14.6	73.3
2002	264	19.0	13.9	79.9
2003	264	19.0	13.9	79.9
2004	260	19.0	13.7	75.4
2005	264	24.0	11.0	62.1
2006	324	27.0	12.0	77.5
2007	340	28.0	12.1	73.8
2008	343	27.5	12.5	72.1
2009	361	30.0	14.2	62.1
2010	378	25.0	15.1	83.6
2011	349	24.0	14.5	82.2
2012	345	23.0	15.0	87.8
2013	334	24.0	13.9	87.4
2014	336	23.0	14.6	86.9
2015	343	24.0	14.2	66.8
2016	337	23.0	14.6	63.2
2017	363	25.0	14.5	63.1
2018	362	25.0	14.4	62.7
2019	366	24.0	15.2	65
2020	368	24.0	15.3	60.1
2021	317	23.0	13.7	65.3
2022	334	23.0	14.5	69.5
2023	350	20.0	17.5	61.1

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 Alturas Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,233 (13.4%)	$7,991 (86.6%)	$9,224
2019	$1,490 (15.3%)	$8,274 (84.7%)	$9,764
2020	$916 (9.7%)	$8,570 (90.4%)	$9,485
2021	$1,215 (11.2%)	$9,591 (88.8%)	$10,805
2022	$2,490 (22.1%)	$8,761 (77.9%)	$11,252
2023	$1,519 (14.5%)	$8,931 (85.5%)	$10,451

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alturas Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1270^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1037^th of 2240 Elementary schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alturas Elementary School)	55	44	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alturas Elementary School)	58	55	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alturas Elementary School)	47	53	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alturas Elementary School)	62	71	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alturas Elementary School)	33	38	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alturas Elementary School)	63	39	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Alturas Elementary School)	49	63	14%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	39	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	366	350	4.4%
African American	36	34	5.6%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	89	108	21.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	232	196	15.5%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	61.1%	3.9%

Schools Near Alturas Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alturas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 4th St	Alturas	33820	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 519-3917	350	20	17.5	61.1%	196 (56.0%)	34 (9.7%)	108 (30.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	58.2	894^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.4%		52.3	1037^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.7%	143	55.0	51.0	58.0	62.0	54.0	56.0	75.0	$10,451	$1,519	$8,931
Wahneta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 4th St E	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5392	507	31	16.3	69.4%	50 (9.9%)	15 (3.0%)	441 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27	1709^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%		24.5	1756^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.6%	47	36.0	35.0	31.0	57.0	50.0	47.0	35.0	$11,798	$1,999	$9,799
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 State Highway 653	Winter Haven	33884	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 326-5388	1,130	68	16.6	36.8%	436 (38.6%)	243 (21.5%)	352 (31.2%)	60 (5.3%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	31 (2.7%)	71.6	603^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	73.3%		52.2	1043^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.4%	440	65.0	58.0	60.0	71.0	69.0	63.0	64.0	$9,946	$1,793	$8,153
Eagle Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Crystal Beach Rd	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5357	697	35	19.9	59.3%	255 (36.6%)	134 (19.2%)	273 (39.2%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	9.6	2160^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.3%		16.5	1997^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%	163	36.0	26.0	34.0	30.0	28.0	23.0	28.0	$9,973	$2,060	$7,912
Polk Avenue Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	110 Polk Ave E	Lake Wales	33853	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 678-4244	531	28	18.9	77.0%	152 (28.6%)	136 (25.6%)	225 (42.4%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	25.1	1766^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.7%		13.5	2067^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.7%	301	41.0	34.0	40.0	47.0	54.0	38.0	33.0	$7,978	$1,511	$6,466
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Gilbert St	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 298-7977	709	41	17.2	52.9%	249 (35.1%)	154 (21.7%)	278 (39.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.4%)	38.4	1381^st of 2256 public elementary schools	38.8%		38.8	1367^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.0%	14	49.0	47.0	46.0	57.0	52.0	49.0	37.0	$9,660	$1,529	$8,130
Janie Howard Wilson School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	306 Florida Ave	Lake Wales	33853	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 678-4211	448	29	15.4	74.6%	91 (20.3%)	126 (28.1%)	210 (46.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (3.3%)	15.9	2008^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.0%		22.2	1823^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	18.6%	185	33.0	36.0	39.0	38.0	44.0	26.0	31.0	$8,250	$1,393	$6,857
John Snively Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	848 Snively Ave	Eloise	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5325	399	28	14.2	72.2%	58 (14.5%)	98 (24.6%)	226 (56.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	31.7	1571^st of 2256 public elementary schools	30.4%		26.1	1714^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.5%	143	51.0	38.0	44.0	62.0	43.0	40.0	36.0	$13,454	$2,555	$10,899
Bartow Elementary Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	590 Wilson Ave S	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 534-7410	518	34	15.2	31.1%	274 (52.9%)	106 (20.5%)	97 (18.7%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.6%)	73.2	568^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.8%		62.8	779^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.2%	211	75.0	62.0	56.0	70.0	74.0	64.0	58.0	$12,119	$1,482	$10,636
Floral Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1530 Floral Ave S	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 534-7420	611	36	16.9	55.8%	307 (50.2%)	113 (18.5%)	169 (27.7%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.6%)	38.8	1375^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.1%		33.8	1498^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.1%	123	40.0	41.0	55.0	32.0	64.0	57.0	49.0	$10,089	$1,763	$8,326

Frequently Asked Questions about Alturas Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Alturas Elementary School?

Students at Alturas Elementary School are 56% White, 31% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Alturas Elementary School in?

Polk

What schools do graduates of Alturas Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Alturas Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bartow Middle School
High : Bartow Senior High School

Is Alturas Elementary School a good school?

Alturas Elementary School ranks 894^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alturas Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Alturas Elementary School.

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