How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Auburndale Central Elementary School | Walter Caldwell Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Auburndale, FL | Auburndale, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 371 | 887 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.9% | 72.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Auburndale Central Elementary School | Walter Caldwell Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,747 | $11,747 |
| District | Polk County Public Schools | Polk County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Auburndale Central Elementary School | Walter Caldwell Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.5% | 27.4% |
| African American | 22.9% | 30.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 37.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Auburndale Central Elementary School | Walter Caldwell Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 318:1 | 782:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.5% | 41.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 28 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.