Public schools in Auburndale, FL
8 open public schools with an address in Auburndale, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,874
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Auburndale public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Auburndale, FL: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,874 students, an average of 859 per school. The largest campus is Auburndale Senior High School (1,770 students), and the largest elementary school is Lena Vista Elementary School (915).
Every listed school belongs to Polk. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 64% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Auburndale
Elementary schools in Auburndale
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburndale Central Elementary School Polk | PK–05 | 371 | 21.8:1 | |
| Berkley Elementary School Polk · Charter | KG–05 | 696 | 17.8:1 | |
| Clarence Boswell Elementary School Polk | PK–05 | 600 | 14.6:1 | |
| Lena Vista Elementary School Polk | PK–05 | 915 | 20.3:1 | |
| Walter Caldwell Elementary School Polk | PK–05 | 887 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Auburndale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Accelerated Polk · Charter | 06–10 | 622 | 20.1:1 | |
| Jere L. Stambaugh Middle Polk | 06–08 | 1,013 | 22:1 |
High schools in Auburndale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburndale Senior High School Polk | 09–12 | 1,770 | 23.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.9%
- Hispanic35.4%
- Black19.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Auburndale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,874 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Auburndale
How many public schools are in Auburndale, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Auburndale: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,874 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Auburndale?
All listed public schools with an address in Auburndale belong to Polk. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Auburndale?
Auburndale Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Auburndale, with 1,770 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Auburndale?
Yes. 2 of the 8 public schools in Auburndale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Berkley Accelerated, Berkley Elementary School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Auburndale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Auburndale public schools is 20.2:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Auburndale guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities