Hartridge Academy Elementary

Hartridge Academy Elementary

Charter Elementary School | Grade K-5
1400 US 92,  Winter Haven, FL
3.9
201 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Debra Richards
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
92%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
10
Full Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
38.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7%
State Average
22%
Science
14%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%
White
53.7%
Hispanic
31.8%
Black
10.4%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%

School Rankings

#74 Best Charter ES in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 15 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/4/2025
The teacher your child is assigned to will decide your experience with this school, as there seems to be no protocol in place for teachers and/or staff with a problematic track record in their dealings with students. I believe that there is a bit of "Who you know, versus what you know" going on here...
1.0 parent
2/6/2024
They do not make school exciting. They treat the kids like numbers. Only advanced and fast learners matter to them. Kindergarteners get punished for not being able to read and fill in sentences alone. Nothing about Hartridge makes education fun. My child has been traumatized by there actions. It’s k...
4.0 parent
9/15/2022
This is my son’s second year at Hartridge. He is doing really well academy. The teachers are nice. I usually communicate with them via email. My son has been the only boy of color in his class for the past two years and hasn’t had any issues with his classmates. I wish the school had a modern buildi...
1.0 other
10/25/2020
If I could give a negative score, I would.

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Hartridge Academy Elementary is a charter school for students in grades K-5 in Winter Haven, FL, in the Auburndale neighborhood, and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 201 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Hartridge Academy Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $290,543. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Beginnings High School, Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy, Discovery High School, and more. Learn more about what Winter Haven has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hartridge Academy Elementary.

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