At a glance
Reported students
371
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
625
Auburndale Central Elementary School: 371 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
21.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Auburndale Central Elementary School
Auburndale Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Auburndale. It is one of 160 current school records connected to Polk. NCES reports 371 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.8:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37.7%) and White (31.5%). English learners represent 21.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Auburndale Central Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 21.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.5%
- Hispanic37.7%
- Black22.9%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Polk
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
374 reported students
Southwest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
365 reported students
John Snively Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
396 reported students
Dixieland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
344 reported students
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
402 reported students
Public schools near Auburndale Central Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Caldwell Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 887 | 1.1 mi |
| Lena Vista Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 915 | 2 mi |
| Fred G. Garner Academy Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 817 | 2.1 mi |
| Hartridge Academy Elementary · Charter · Polk | KG–05 | 200 | 2.6 mi |
| Clarence Boswell Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 600 | 2.9 mi |
| Inwood Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 423 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Auburndale Central Elementary School
What grades does Auburndale Central Elementary School serve?
Auburndale Central Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Polk.
How many students attend Auburndale Central Elementary School?
Auburndale Central Elementary School reported 371 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 318 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Auburndale Central Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 21.8:1, based on 371 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Auburndale Central Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Auburndale Central Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Polk attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Auburndale Central Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Auburndale Central Elementary School in?
Auburndale Central Elementary School is part of Polk, based in Bartow, FL, which operates 160 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Auburndale Central Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walter Caldwell Elementary School (1.1 mi), Lena Vista Elementary School (2 mi), Fred G. Garner Academy (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.