Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School's student population of 662 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Colors
Blue & Green
School Calendar
School Motto
To Be The Best I Can Be
School Rankings
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2226 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
40%
38%
Black
17%
21%
White
38%
34%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School's ranking?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is ranked #2226 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School often compared to?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
662 students attend R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School offer ?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School part of?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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