Summary:
Dundee Elementary Academy is a public elementary school serving 653 students in grades PK-5 in Dundee, Florida, which is part of the Polk County School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts, math, and science.
Dundee Elementary Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, with 70% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50% for Polk County and 55% for the state. In math, 82% of 5th-grade students at Dundee Elementary Academy were proficient or better, compared to 50% for Polk County and 56% for the state. The school also excels in science, with 65% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 48% for Polk County and 53% for the state. While Dundee Elementary Academy has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 28% in the 2022-2023 school year, this rate is still lower than the nearby schools in the Polk County district, which range from 25.6% to 50.2% chronic absenteeism.
Dundee Elementary Academy's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students compared to nearby schools, may contribute to its academic success, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can benefit student outcomes. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending of $10,218 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools in the district, which range from $8,685 to $11,542 per student, suggests that the school has access to more resources and support for its students and teachers, which may also contribute to its strong performance.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
District:
Polk
SchoolDigger Rank:
500th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,218
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9
Number of students: 653
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
51.1%
White:
30.6%
African American:
14.5%
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Two or more races:
2.3%
Asian:
1.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%
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