The Apple School serves 147 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Polk School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Apple School?
147 students attend The Apple School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of The Apple School students are White, 28% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Apple School?
The Apple School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Apple School offer ?
The Apple School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Apple School part of?
The Apple School is part of Polk School District.
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