Bella Citta

Summary:

Bella Citta is an elementary school located in Davenport, Florida, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 940. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bella Citta faces several challenges compared to other schools in the area. The school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, with 49.6% of students chronically absent, significantly higher than the Polk district and state averages. Bella Citta's test scores are also generally lower than the district and state, with only 51% of 3rd graders proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 49% in Polk and 55% statewide. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 34.68%, and its spending per student has decreased from $9,496 in 2021-2022 to $8,350 in 2022-2023, lower than the state average.

When comparing Bella Citta to nearby schools in the same district, such as Loughman Oaks Elementary and Davenport School of the Arts, Bella Citta generally performs worse on test scores and has a higher chronic absenteeism rate. Davenport School of the Arts, in particular, stands out as a high-performing school, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher test scores than Bella Citta across all subjects and grade levels.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33214

(863) 519-7600

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1755^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,350

Students who attend Bella Citta usually attend:

High:

Davenport High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 940

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.5%

White:

18.4%

African American:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bella Citta ranks worse than 77.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 63^rd among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.39. (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 Bella Citta is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.5%), White (18.4%), African American (16.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bella Citta is 18.8. 75 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bella Citta employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bella Citta is $8,350. 79 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bella Citta 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 Bella Citta

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.75	1592^nd	2240	28.9%
2024	25.39	1755^th	2256	22.2%

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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 Bella Citta

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	125	135	5	427	1	0	12	0	705
2023	173	156	12	578	1	0	20	0	940

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Bella Citta

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	705	46.0	15.3	54.6
2023	940	50.0	18.8	34.7

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 Bella Citta

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	705	46.0	15.3	54.6
2023	940	50.0	18.8	34.7

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 Bella Citta

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$2,253 (23.7%)	$7,242 (76.3%)	$9,496
2023	$1,242 (14.9%)	$7,107 (85.1%)	$8,350

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Bella Citta

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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 Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bella Citta	Public	PK, KG-7	1915 S Floral Ave	Bartow	33214	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 519-7600	940	50	18.8	34.7%	173 (18.4%)	156 (16.6%)	578 (61.5%)	12 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.1%)	25.4	1755^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.2%		30.7	1592^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	28.9%	163	51.0	40.0	42.0	34.0	31.0		62.0	32.0	27.0	26.0	18.0	67.0	40.0					92.0	$8,350	$1,242	$7,107
Four Corners Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	9100 Teacher Ln	Davenport	33897	Polk County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 787-4331	948	40	23.7	66.1%	363 (38.3%)	149 (15.7%)	384 (40.5%)	17 (1.8%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.6%)	25 (2.6%)	52.8	1025^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.6%		55.1	968^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.8%	57	67.0	48.0	48.0				77.0	52.0	42.0				55.0						$7,425	$00	$7,425
Citrus Ridge A Civics Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1775 Sand Mine Rd	Davenport	33897	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 259-4001	1,457	95	15.3	48.1%	316 (21.7%)	234 (16.1%)	843 (57.9%)	17 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.4%)	41 (2.8%)	18.8	1934^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.3%		18.7	1943^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	13.3%	9	48.0	20.0	48.0	31.0	34.0	30.0	48.0	17.0	37.0	32.0	30.0	25.0	40.0	22.0	54.0	91.0		60.0	$10,023	$1,683	$8,341
Westside K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	2551 Westside Blvd	Kissimmee	34747	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 390-1748	1,722	97	17.8	39.4%	323 (18.8%)	178 (10.3%)	1,124 (65.3%)	10 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (4.9%)	24	1796^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.4%		20.7	1883^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.9%	87	50.0	38.0	44.0	31.0	36.0	41.0	41.0	46.0	19.0	50.0	31.0	38.0	31.0	42.0	79.0	100.0	100.0	71.0	$9,701	$1,871	$7,830
Bridgeprep Academy Of Polk	Public, Charter	K-8	9875 SW 72 Street	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Polk	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(786) 476-2038	422	26	16.2	44.1%	62 (14.7%)	66 (15.6%)	276 (65.4%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	18	1958^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.2%					(n/a)	44.0	52.0	34.0	35.0	29.0		32.0	47.0	18.0	18.0	38.0		23.0					54.0	$9,766	$00	$9,766
Davenport School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	4751 County Road 547 N	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 420-2557	1,168	74	15.7	37.1%	357 (30.6%)	168 (14.4%)	596 (51.0%)	20 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.2%)	74.2	540^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.1%		71.3	604^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.0%	64	78.0	58.0	69.0	66.0	66.0	72.0	77.0	62.0	69.0	73.0	69.0	76.0	58.0	71.0	84.0	89.0		94.0	$9,745	$1,121	$8,623
Lake Pointe Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	801 Cagan View Rd	Clermont	34714	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 253-6500	1,070	67	15.9	50.4%	258 (24.1%)	163 (15.2%)	575 (53.7%)	20 (1.9%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.3%)	25.1	1764^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.8%		28	1661^st of 2240 public elementary schools	25.8%	103	49.0	33.0	37.0	41.0	33.0	42.0	54.0	40.0	34.0	47.0	45.0	34.0	36.0	40.0	76.0			55.0	$10,320	$1,650	$8,670
Pinecrest Academy Four Corners	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 978-3397	510	20	25.5	62.4%	120 (23.5%)	47 (9.2%)	307 (60.2%)	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.7%)	41.9	1293^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.7%		49	1120^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	173	59.0	42.0	63.0	61.0	74.0	55.0	59.0	37.0	43.0	57.0	85.0	46.0	30.0	50.0	94.0			91.0	$7,778	$486	$7,292
Mater Academy Davenport	Public, Charter	K-5	318 Ronald Reagan Pkwy	Davenport	33896	Polk County	Polk	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 534-0500	600	30	20.0	46.8%	92 (15.3%)	87 (14.5%)	387 (64.5%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	56.8	925^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.0%					(n/a)	56.0	52.0	70.0				59.0	63.0	47.0				55.0						$8,701	$196	$8,505
Loughman Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Us Hwy 17- 92 N	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3309	1,052	69	15.2	37.3%	193 (18.3%)	176 (16.7%)	640 (60.8%)	13 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.7%)	19.4	1922^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	14.8%		17.7	1967^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.2%	45	36.0	33.0	42.0				37.0	38.0	42.0				39.0						$10,806	$2,448	$8,359

Frequently Asked Questions about Bella Citta

Is Bella Citta a good school?

Bella Citta ranks in the bottom 22.2% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Bella Citta?

In the 2022-23 school year, 940 students attended Bella Citta.

What is the racial makeup of Bella Citta?

Students at Bella Citta are 61% Hispanic, 18% White, 17% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Bella Citta in?

Polk

What schools do graduates of Bella Citta attend?

Students who attend Bella Citta usually go on to attend:

High : Davenport High School

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