Hartridge Academy

Q: Is Hartridge Academy a good school?

Hartridge Academy ranks 686 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hartridge Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 201 students in grades K-5 in Winter Haven, Florida, which is part of the Polk School District, ranked 57th out of 68 districts in the state with a 1-star rating.

Hartridge Academy consistently outperforms the Polk district and the state of Florida in academic proficiency, with 82% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts compared to 50% for the district and 55% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students than nearby schools like Cypress Junction Montessori and Frank E. Brigham Academy. However, Hartridge Academy has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.2% to 47.4%, which is an area of concern.

While Hartridge Academy has a strong history of high rankings among Florida elementary schools, reaching as high as 4th out of 2,029 schools, its ranking has declined in recent years, dropping to 686th out of 2,256 schools. The school's per-student spending has remained relatively consistent, ranging from $8,344 to $9,170, which is comparable to the spending levels of nearby schools. Hartridge Academy also has a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.56% to 43.78%, higher than some nearby schools like Cypress Junction Montessori, which had a rate of only 1.53%.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1400 Us Highway 92 W
Winter Haven, FL 33881

(863) 956-4434

District: Polk

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,954

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.7%

Hispanic:

31.8%

African American:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hartridge Academy ranks better than 69.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.79. (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 (53.7%), Hispanic (31.8%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hartridge Academy is 18.2. 71 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hartridge Academy employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hartridge Academy is $8,954. 73 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hartridge 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 Hartridge Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	88.25	155^th	1688	90.8%
2007	97.59	4^th	1786	99.8%
2008	96.95	6^th	1789	99.7%
2009	96.24	7^th	1847	99.6%
2010	88.80	125^th	1919	93.5%
2011	89.73	111^th	1985	94.4%
2012	98.07	8^th	1984	99.6%
2013	98.71	4^th	2029	99.8%
2014	98.18	7^th	2064	99.7%
2016	87.41	210^th	2087	89.9%
2017	82.80	317^th	2112	85.0%
2018	56.30	890^th	2118	58.0%
2019	95.65	25^th	2182	98.9%
2021	83.08	354^th	2247	84.2%
2022	94.74	55^th	2219	97.5%
2023	71.90	587^th	2240	73.8%
2024	67.79	686^th	2256	69.6%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, July 24, 2018

A very good school ! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Hartridge has been ranked Number 1 Elementary School 2013 by the Florida Dept of Education Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hartridge Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	76	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2003	76	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2004	87	19	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2005	88	21	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2006	85	22	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2007	73	17	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	3	105
2008	87	18	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	4	125
2009	79	16	7	14	0	n/a	n/a	8	124
2010	90	16	3	31	0	n/a	n/a	11	151
2011	93	11	5	28	0	0	10	0	147
2012	112	18	7	33	0	0	8	0	178
2013	136	20	7	50	0	0	9	0	222
2014	151	18	8	57	0	0	11	0	245
2015	138	22	7	54	1	0	15	0	237
2016	152	25	5	40	1	0	16	0	239
2017	137	20	3	41	1	1	17	0	220
2018	136	20	2	52	0	1	15	0	226
2019	131	14	2	54	0	1	10	0	212
2020	123	16	1	56	0	1	9	0	206
2021	112	20	3	62	0	1	7	0	205
2022	117	17	2	58	0	0	7	0	201
2023	108	21	3	64	0	0	5	0	201

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 Hartridge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	90	0.0	n/a	33.3
2003	90	0.0	n/a	33.3
2004	112	5.0	22.4	33
2005	118	3.0	39.3	33.9
2006	117	5.0	23.4	47
2007	105	6.0	17.5	52.9
2008	125	8.0	15.6	52.1
2009	124	9.4	15.5	62.1
2010	151	12.0	12.5	68.6
2011	147	9.0	16.3	66
2012	178	10.0	17.8	65.7
2013	222	12.0	18.5	60.8
2014	245	13.0	18.8	60.4
2015	237	13.0	18.2	40.9
2016	239	12.0	19.9	44.8
2017	220	20.0	11.0	37.3
2018	226	18.0	12.5	37.6
2019	212	12.0	17.6	33
2020	206	11.0	18.7	22.3
2021	205	11.0	18.6	37.6
2022	201	12.0	16.7	43.8
2023	201	11.0	18.2	42.3

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 Hartridge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	90	0.0	n/a	33.3
2003	90	0.0	n/a	33.3
2004	112	5.0	22.4	33
2005	118	3.0	39.3	33.9
2006	117	5.0	23.4	47
2007	105	6.0	17.5	52.9
2008	125	8.0	15.6	52.1
2009	124	9.4	15.5	62.1
2010	151	12.0	12.5	68.6
2011	147	9.0	16.3	66
2012	178	10.0	17.8	65.7
2013	222	12.0	18.5	60.8
2014	245	13.0	18.8	60.4
2015	237	13.0	18.2	40.9
2016	239	12.0	19.9	44.8
2017	220	20.0	11.0	37.3
2018	226	18.0	12.5	37.6
2019	212	12.0	17.6	33
2020	206	11.0	18.7	22.3
2021	205	11.0	18.6	37.6
2022	201	12.0	16.7	43.8
2023	201	11.0	18.2	42.3

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 Hartridge Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$267 (3.5%)	$7,296 (96.5%)	$7,563
2019	$122 (1.4%)	$8,366 (98.6%)	$8,488
2020	$117 (1.4%)	$8,227 (98.6%)	$8,344
2021	$297 (3.5%)	$8,220 (96.5%)	$8,517
2022	$1,261 (13.8%)	$7,908 (86.2%)	$9,170
2023	$355 (4.0%)	$8,599 (96.0%)	$8,954

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hartridge 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 25^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 587^th of 2240 Elementary schools	25.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hartridge Academy)	88	97	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hartridge Academy)	94	97	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartridge Academy)	86	77	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hartridge Academy)	90	93	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hartridge Academy)	100	94	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hartridge Academy)	100	84	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Hartridge Academy)	75	69	6%
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	212	201	5.2%
African American	14	21	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	54	64	18.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	131	108	17.6%
Two or More Races	10	5	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33%	42.3%	9.3%

Schools Near Hartridge 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
Hartridge Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1400 Us Highway 92 W	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 956-4434	201	11	18.2	42.3%	108 (53.7%)	21 (10.4%)	64 (31.8%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	67.8	686^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.6%		71.9	587^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.8%	99	56.0	59.0	82.0				73.0	67.0	68.0				41.0				$8,954	$355	$8,599
Walter Caldwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	141 Dairy Rd	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5470	895	51	17.5	58.4%	290 (32.4%)	230 (25.7%)	327 (36.5%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.0%)	41.8	1298^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.5%		25.9	1721^st of 2240 public elementary schools	23.2%	423	38.0	45.0	57.0				49.0	50.0	54.0				59.0				$9,619	$1,744	$7,875
Fred G. Garner Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Havendale Blvd NW	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5455	901	54	16.6	61.7%	182 (20.2%)	346 (38.4%)	352 (39.1%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.4%)	32.3	1552^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	31.2%		15.6	2013^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.1%	461	42.0	34.0	51.0				48.0	47.0	53.0				45.0				$9,948	$2,099	$7,849
Lake Alfred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Cummings St E	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 295-5985	821	41	20.0	49.1%	170 (20.7%)	209 (25.5%)	393 (47.9%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.5%)	38.8	1374^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.1%		39.8	1342^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	40.1%	32	45.0	38.0	56.0				49.0	45.0	60.0				52.0				$8,911	$1,402	$7,509
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
Auburndale Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	320 Lemon St	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5450	383	19	20.1	64.0%	99 (25.8%)	105 (27.4%)	154 (40.2%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	27.8	1690^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.1%		20.1	1891^st of 2240 public elementary schools	15.6%	201	32.0	36.0	52.0				37.0	34.0	48.0				58.0				$10,083	$2,000	$8,082
Inwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Avenue G NW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5369	298	18	16.5	69.8%	49 (16.4%)	151 (50.7%)	81 (27.2%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	14.9	2035^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%		29.6	1622^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	27.6%	413	24.0	33.0	32.0				32.0	35.0	38.0				45.0				$12,064	$2,143	$9,921
Cypress Junction Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 5th St SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 259-1490	196	13	15.0	1.5%	135 (68.9%)	15 (7.7%)	35 (17.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	35.4	1478^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.5%		61.2	811^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.8%	667	55.0	53.0	54.0	58.0	37.0	65.0	40.0	47.0	25.0	50.0	60.0		29.0	41.0	72.0		$9,873	$1,562	$8,311
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartridge Academy

How many students attend Hartridge Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Hartridge Academy.

Is Hartridge Academy a good school?

Hartridge Academy ranks 686^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Hartridge Academy in?

Polk

What is the racial makeup of Hartridge Academy?

Students at Hartridge Academy are 54% White, 32% Hispanic, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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