Polk County Superintendent's Office serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
40%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Polk County Superintendent's Office?
158 students attend Polk County Superintendent's Office.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Polk County Superintendent's Office students are White, 40% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk County Superintendent's Office?
Polk County Superintendent's Office has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Polk County Superintendent's Office offer ?
Polk County Superintendent's Office offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Polk County Superintendent's Office part of?
Polk County Superintendent's Office is part of Polk School District.
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