South Pointe Elementary School serves 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of South Pointe Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Pointe Elementary School?
494 students attend South Pointe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of South Pointe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Pointe Elementary School?
South Pointe Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Pointe Elementary School offer ?
South Pointe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Pointe Elementary School part of?
South Pointe Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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