Spessard L Holland Elementary

Summary:

Spessard L Holland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bartow, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 766. The school is part of the Polk School District, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spessard L Holland Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (24.15%) and Hispanic (26.5%) students. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.2% in 2019-2020 to 34.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools like Highlands Grove Elementary and Bartow Elementary Academy. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the Polk County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with the 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 54%, compared to 49% for Polk County and 55% for the state.

Spessard L Holland Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from a high of 619 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 (4-star rating) to 1,328 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). This suggests the school is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in the state. The school's high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients (51.7% in 2022-2023) may be contributing to its lower academic performance, as these factors are often associated with challenges that can hinder student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2342 Ef Griffin Rd
       Bartow, FL  33830


(863) 648-3031

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1328th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,173 Help


Students who attend Spessard L Holland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bartow Middle School
High:    Bartow Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  766

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.2%
Hispanic:
26.5%
African American:
24.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spessard L Holland Elementary ranks worse than 58.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 32nd 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 40.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Spessard L Holland Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.2%), Hispanic (26.5%), African American (24.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spessard L Holland Elementary is 15.6, which is the 32nd best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spessard L Holland Elementary is $10,173. 45 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Spessard L Holland Elementary 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 Spessard L Holland Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 32.63 1385th 1919 27.8%
2011 33.89 1385th 1985 30.2%
2012 44.21 1128th 1984 43.1%
2013 48.69 1037th 2029 48.9%
2014 46.03 1111th 2064 46.2%
2016 54.78 938th 2087 55.1%
2017 69.75 619th 2112 70.7%
2018 58.73 844th 2118 60.2%
2019 41.17 1287th 2182 41.0%
2021 44.97 1193rd 2247 46.9%
2022 46.16 1155th 2219 47.9%
2023 36.36 1432nd 2240 36.1%
2024 40.55 1328th 2256 41.1%
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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 Spessard L Holland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 371 151 15 88 0 n/a n/a 25 650
2011 413 143 16 113 3 3 18 0 709
2012 430 167 14 126 2 4 23 0 766
2013 452 185 12 152 0 3 25 0 829
2014 475 163 16 159 0 2 28 0 843
2015 480 151 14 176 0 4 30 0 855
2016 444 167 9 186 0 1 26 0 833
2017 417 141 13 190 0 5 25 0 791
2018 373 129 17 163 0 1 28 0 711
2019 353 151 16 182 1 2 22 0 727
2020 346 165 16 181 3 1 21 0 733
2021 322 165 14 186 1 0 29 0 717
2022 327 158 15 200 1 0 29 0 730
2023 323 185 21 203 1 4 29 0 766

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 Spessard L Holland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 650 43.0 15.1 56.6
2011 709 47.0 15.0 52.3
2012 766 49.0 15.6 53.9
2013 829 53.0 15.6 52.2
2014 843 50.0 16.8 52.2
2015 855 52.0 16.4 53.8
2016 833 51.0 16.3 44.2
2017 791 49.0 16.1 40.7
2018 711 46.0 15.4 40.1
2019 727 46.0 15.8 46.2
2020 733 47.0 15.5 42.4
2021 717 47.0 15.2 44.8
2022 730 50.0 14.6 52.1
2023 766 49.0 15.6 51.7

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 Spessard L Holland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 650 43.0 15.1 56.6
2011 709 47.0 15.0 52.3
2012 766 49.0 15.6 53.9
2013 829 53.0 15.6 52.2
2014 843 50.0 16.8 52.2
2015 855 52.0 16.4 53.8
2016 833 51.0 16.3 44.2
2017 791 49.0 16.1 40.7
2018 711 46.0 15.4 40.1
2019 727 46.0 15.8 46.2
2020 733 47.0 15.5 42.4
2021 717 47.0 15.2 44.8
2022 730 50.0 14.6 52.1
2023 766 49.0 15.6 51.7

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 Spessard L Holland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $552 (6.6%) $7,842 (93.4%) $8,394
2019 $590 (7.3%) $7,451 (92.7%) $8,041
2020 $1,024 (11.3%) $8,012 (88.7%) $9,036
2021 $1,166 (12.8%) $7,937 (87.2%) $9,103
2022 $2,322 (21.9%) $8,259 (78.0%) $10,582
2023 $1,627 (16.0%) $8,547 (84.0%) $10,173

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spessard L Holland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1287th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1432nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spessard L Holland Elementary)6552
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spessard L Holland Elementary)6551
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spessard L Holland Elementary)5351
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spessard L Holland Elementary)6453
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spessard L Holland Elementary)3557
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spessard L Holland Elementary)4453
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Spessard L Holland Elementary)3745
 8%
   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 Students727766
 5.4%
African American151185
 22.5%
American Indian11
Asian1621
 31.3%
Hispanic182203
 11.5%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White353323
 8.5%
Two or More Races2229
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.2%51.7%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spessard L Holland Elementary

Students at Spessard L Holland Elementary are 42% White, 27% Hispanic, 24% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Spessard L Holland Elementary ranks 1328th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 766 students attended Spessard L Holland Elementary.

Students who attend Spessard L Holland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bartow Middle School
High : Bartow Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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