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The Apple School (Closed 2007)

3425 New Jersey Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
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).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (FL)
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
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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