Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1767 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School's ranking?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is ranked #1767 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School often compared to?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
708 students attend R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School offer ?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School part of?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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