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Walter Caldwell Elementary School

Auburndale, Florida · Grades PreK to 5 · Polk

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About Walter Caldwell Elementary School

Located in Auburndale, Florida, Walter Caldwell Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 887 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Auburndale. With about 54 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.4 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County. There are 33 other schools within 5 miles. Polk School District runs 158 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	141 Dairy Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823
Phone	(863) 965-5470
School district	Polk
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	887
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	54
Students per teacher	16.4
Charter school	No
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 120159001750). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Auburndale Senior High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Auburndale · 0.6 mi Jere L. Stambaugh MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Auburndale · 0.8 mi Jordan Christian PreparatoryPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Auburndale · 0.8 mi Auburndale Central Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Auburndale · 1.1 mi Hartridge AcademyCharter · Grades K to 5Winter Haven, FL · 1.8 mi Fred G. Garner AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 5Winter Haven, FL · 2.1 mi Immanuel LutheranPrivate, Lutheran · Grades K to 8Winter Haven, FL · 2.2 mi Gcte Center IncPrivate · Grades 6 to 12Winter Haven, FL · 2.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Walter Caldwell Elementary School serve?

Walter Caldwell Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Walter Caldwell Elementary School?

Walter Caldwell Elementary School reported 887 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Caldwell Elementary School?

About 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 887 students and 54 teachers in federal data.

Is Walter Caldwell Elementary School a public or charter school?

Walter Caldwell Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Walter Caldwell Elementary School in?

Walter Caldwell Elementary School is part of Polk School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/

Where is Walter Caldwell Elementary School located?

Walter Caldwell Elementary School is at 141 Dairy Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823. The phone number is (863) 965-5470.

How many other schools are near Walter Caldwell Elementary School?

There are 33 other schools within 5 miles of Walter Caldwell Elementary School in our directory.