Dundee Elementary Academy

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Dundee Elementary Academy ranks 500 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

215 Frederick Ave
Dundee, FL 33838

(863) 421-3316

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
500^th 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%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dundee Elementary Academy ranks better than 77.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.09. (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 Student population at Dundee Elementary Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.1%), White (30.6%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dundee Elementary Academy is 15.9, which is the 36^th best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Dundee Elementary Academy employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dundee Elementary Academy is $10,218. 44 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dundee Elementary Academy 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 Dundee Elementary Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	26.28	1283^rd	1688	24.0%
2007	16.71	1563^rd	1786	12.5%
2008	20.37	1500^th	1789	16.2%
2009	9.91	1742^nd	1847	5.7%
2010	15.78	1706^th	1919	11.1%
2011	19.92	1696^th	1985	14.6%
2012	15.20	1769^th	1984	10.8%
2013	13.85	1866^th	2029	8.0%
2014	14.30	1880^th	2064	8.9%
2016	57.92	872^nd	2087	58.2%
2017	52.07	1011^th	2112	52.1%
2018	41.00	1268^th	2118	40.1%
2019	54.02	993^rd	2182	54.5%
2021	53.57	1017^th	2247	54.7%
2022	50.19	1068^th	2219	51.9%
2023	66.56	704^th	2240	68.6%
2024	76.09	500^th	2256	77.8%

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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 Dundee Elementary Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	364	69	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1989	382	71	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
1990	448	165	0	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	644
1991	468	153	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
1992	477	171	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	684
1993	528	170	0	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	726
1994	459	151	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	641
1995	439	170	3	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	663
1996	439	170	3	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	663
1997	453	190	3	64	1	n/a	n/a	0	711
1998	451	192	4	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
1999	463	175	4	94	0	n/a	n/a	0	736
2000	434	181	3	114	1	n/a	n/a	0	733
2001	343	137	3	101	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
2002	311	118	5	113	1	n/a	n/a	0	548
2003	311	118	5	113	1	n/a	n/a	0	548
2004	282	106	3	118	1	n/a	n/a	0	510
2005	254	100	4	148	1	n/a	n/a	0	507
2006	277	96	3	162	5	n/a	n/a	0	543
2007	242	106	4	164	6	n/a	n/a	21	543
2008	236	107	6	152	8	n/a	n/a	26	535
2009	220	145	6	149	5	n/a	n/a	19	544
2010	193	130	5	140	6	n/a	n/a	17	491
2011	165	108	3	146	5	0	26	0	453
2012	177	85	3	150	4	0	20	0	439
2013	149	90	3	167	4	0	17	0	430
2014	156	92	1	159	3	0	13	0	424
2015	174	92	1	228	1	0	16	0	512
2016	166	104	3	276	1	2	11	0	563
2017	170	93	3	245	0	3	10	0	524
2018	166	93	2	254	0	2	5	0	522
2019	201	111	2	315	2	2	11	0	644
2020	206	102	4	333	2	2	13	0	662
2021	195	100	6	321	1	2	12	0	637
2022	197	84	5	324	0	2	14	0	626
2023	200	95	8	334	0	1	15	0	653

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 Dundee Elementary Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	453	26.0	17.4	40.8
1989	476	32.0	14.8	46.6
1990	644	35.0	18.4	12.4
1991	653	42.0	15.5	55.6
1992	684	41.0	16.6	52.9
1993	726	40.0	18.2	56.5
1994	641	34.0	18.9	61.2
1995	663	39.0	17.0	60.9
1996	663	39.0	17.0	60.9
1997	711	36.0	19.8	61.9
1998	725	39.0	18.6	64.8
1999	736	41.0	18.0	76.4
2000	733	43.0	17.0	75
2001	584	38.0	15.4	79.3
2002	548	39.0	14.1	78.1
2003	548	39.0	14.1	78.1
2004	510	39.0	13.1	84.3
2005	507	41.0	12.4	74.2
2006	543	42.0	12.9	76.4
2007	543	41.0	13.2	87.4
2008	535	43.0	12.4	86.6
2009	544	49.3	13.0	86.5
2010	491	40.0	12.2	89.2
2011	453	37.0	12.2	86.5
2012	439	33.0	13.3	87
2013	430	29.0	14.8	88.4
2014	424	29.0	14.6	67.2
2015	512	37.0	13.8	55.1
2016	563	34.0	16.5	60.2
2017	524	40.0	13.1	54.4
2018	522	37.0	14.1	53.6
2019	644	45.0	14.3	49.8
2020	662	43.0	15.3	45.9
2021	637	42.0	15.1	53.5
2022	626	41.0	15.2	53.7
2023	653	41.0	15.9	46.7

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 Dundee Elementary Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	453	26.0	17.4	40.8
1989	476	32.0	14.8	46.6
1990	644	35.0	18.4	12.4
1991	653	42.0	15.5	55.6
1992	684	41.0	16.6	52.9
1993	726	40.0	18.2	56.5
1994	641	34.0	18.9	61.2
1995	663	39.0	17.0	60.9
1996	663	39.0	17.0	60.9
1997	711	36.0	19.8	61.9
1998	725	39.0	18.6	64.8
1999	736	41.0	18.0	76.4
2000	733	43.0	17.0	75
2001	584	38.0	15.4	79.3
2002	548	39.0	14.1	78.1
2003	548	39.0	14.1	78.1
2004	510	39.0	13.1	84.3
2005	507	41.0	12.4	74.2
2006	543	42.0	12.9	76.4
2007	543	41.0	13.2	87.4
2008	535	43.0	12.4	86.6
2009	544	49.3	13.0	86.5
2010	491	40.0	12.2	89.2
2011	453	37.0	12.2	86.5
2012	439	33.0	13.3	87
2013	430	29.0	14.8	88.4
2014	424	29.0	14.6	67.2
2015	512	37.0	13.8	55.1
2016	563	34.0	16.5	60.2
2017	524	40.0	13.1	54.4
2018	522	37.0	14.1	53.6
2019	644	45.0	14.3	49.8
2020	662	43.0	15.3	45.9
2021	637	42.0	15.1	53.5
2022	626	41.0	15.2	53.7
2023	653	41.0	15.9	46.7

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 Dundee Elementary Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,480 (15.6%)	$8,006 (84.4%)	$9,486
2019	$1,287 (14.1%)	$7,835 (85.9%)	$9,122
2020	$873 (10.3%)	$7,590 (89.7%)	$8,463
2021	$1,130 (12.7%)	$7,781 (87.3%)	$8,911
2022	$1,902 (19.2%)	$7,984 (80.8%)	$9,886
2023	$1,489 (14.6%)	$8,729 (85.4%)	$10,218

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dundee Elementary Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 993^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 704^th of 2240 Elementary schools	14.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dundee Elementary Academy)	68	63	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dundee Elementary Academy)	65	73	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dundee Elementary Academy)	51	63	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dundee Elementary Academy)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dundee Elementary Academy)	62	45	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dundee Elementary Academy)	60	32	28%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Dundee Elementary Academy)	44	56	12%
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	644	653	1.4%
African American	111	95	14.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	8	300%
Hispanic	315	334	6%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	201	200	0.5%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.8%	46.7%	3.1%

Schools Near Dundee Elementary Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dundee Elementary Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	215 Frederick Ave	Dundee	33838	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 421-3316	653	41	15.9	46.7%	200 (30.6%)	95 (14.5%)	334 (51.1%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.3%)	76.1	500^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.8%		66.6	704^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.6%	204	63.0	60.0	70.0				65.0	69.0	82.0				65.0				$10,218	$1,489	$8,729
Garden Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4599 Cypress Gardens Rd	Winter Haven	33884	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5396	723	41	17.6	45.5%	288 (39.8%)	174 (24.1%)	222 (30.7%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.6%)	41.7	1300^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.4%		28.5	1648^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.4%	348	45.0	41.0	55.0				45.0	58.0	70.0				42.0				$8,685	$1,336	$7,349
Sandhill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Tyner Rd	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 419-3166	991	60	16.5	54.6%	167 (16.9%)	204 (20.6%)	583 (58.8%)	15 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.1%)	17	1981^st of 2256 public elementary schools	12.2%		12.5	2096^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%	115	39.0	31.0	34.0				46.0	38.0	35.0				30.0				$9,175	$1,573	$7,602
Alta Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Scenic Hwy S	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3235	769	45	17.0	59.6%	96 (12.5%)	162 (21.1%)	489 (63.6%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.4%)	15.8	2011^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.9%		11.4	2116^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.5%	105	32.0	34.0	37.0				45.0	39.0	33.0				24.0				$10,702	$2,320	$8,381
Elbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 15th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5364	601	42	14.3	61.7%	137 (22.8%)	206 (34.3%)	219 (36.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	27.7	1697^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.8%		25.1	1740^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.3%	43	32.0	51.0	44.0				36.0	54.0	34.0				38.0				$11,542	$2,282	$9,260
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Johnson Ave E	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3254	615	33	18.6	66.3%	36 (5.9%)	139 (22.6%)	431 (70.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	28.8	1654^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.7%		22	1837^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.0%	183	29.0	30.0	44.0				36.0	41.0	71.0				62.0				$11,181	$2,200	$8,981
Frank E. Brigham Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	601 Avenue C SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5300	564	32	17.6	34.0%	232 (41.1%)	139 (24.6%)	142 (25.2%)	25 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	90.7	153^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.2%		84.6	296^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.8%	143	80.0	76.0	81.0				80.0	76.0	82.0				73.0				$9,878	$1,088	$8,791
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
Jewett School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2250 8th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5373	679	48	14.1	47.9%	179 (26.4%)	312 (45.9%)	156 (23.0%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	39.9	1347^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.3%		30	1610^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%	263	51.0	48.0	52.0	57.0	46.0	48.0	51.0	34.0	39.0	59.0	26.0	43.0	51.0	31.0	75.0	73.0	$11,006	$1,267	$9,740
Bethune Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	900 Avenue F	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 421-3334	428	19	22.5	60.5%	52 (12.1%)	213 (49.8%)	147 (34.3%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	39.9	1348^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		35.9	1444^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.5%	96	59.0	39.0	49.0				65.0	41.0	44.0				49.0				$9,343	$1,388	$7,955

Frequently Asked Questions about Dundee Elementary Academy

Is Dundee Elementary Academy a good school?

Dundee Elementary Academy ranks 500^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dundee Elementary Academy?

Students at Dundee Elementary Academy are 51% Hispanic, 31% White, 15% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Dundee Elementary Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 653 students attended Dundee Elementary Academy.

What district is Dundee Elementary Academy in?

Polk

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