Bok Academy
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Hillcrest Elementary School
Lake Wales, Florida · Grades PreK to 5 · Polk
Charter school
About Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public charter school in Lake Wales, Florida. It reported 667 students in 2024-25. There are about 16.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (41 teachers in all). It is one of 158 schools in Polk School District. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County. There are 15 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 1051 State Road 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33853 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (863) 678-4216 |
| School district | Polk |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 667 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 41 |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Polk County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120159001775). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Bcat of Lake WalesPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Lake Wales · 0.4 miCanaan AcademyPrivate, Other religious · Grades K to 8Lake Wales · 0.9 miMcLaughlin Academy of ExcellencePublic · Grades 6 to 11Lake Wales · 1.2 miPolk Avenue Elementary SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 5Lake Wales · 1.3 miEdward W Bok Academy NorthCharter · Grades 6 to 8Lake Wales · 1.3 miCandlelight Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Lake Wales · 1.4 miSpook Hill Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Wales · 1.5 miEndtime Christian School of ExcellencePrivate, Pentecostal · Grades K to 12Lake Wales · 1.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School serve?
Hillcrest Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School reported 667 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 667 students and 41 teachers in federal data.
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a public or charter school?
Hillcrest Elementary School is a public charter school.
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School in?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Polk. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/
Where is Hillcrest Elementary School located?
Hillcrest Elementary School is at 1051 State Road 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33853. The phone number is (863) 678-4216.
How many other schools are near Hillcrest Elementary School?
There are 15 other schools within 5 miles of Hillcrest Elementary School in our directory.
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