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#1537 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 41% in state

Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School

Elementary School · Polk · Fort Meade, FL

A Polk elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

610 CHARLESTON AVE S, Fort Meade, FL 33841

  • Math 46% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$11,242
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Students at Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2013
ELA
40%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average575/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$39,608

Median home value

$138,700

Median rent

$860/mo

College educated

9.1%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

28.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 in POLK

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berkley Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.8PK–5Not available696Compare →
Cleveland Court Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1K–5Not available398Compare →
Dundee Elementary AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–5Not available636Compare →
Mckeel Academy CentralCharter · enrollment unverified8.9PK–6Not available610Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Polk

Schools in district
167
Rank in district
#41 of 155
District spending per student
$11,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School

Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Meade, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 587 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,537 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School

What grades does Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School serve?

Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School?

Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School rank in FL?

Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School ranks #1,537 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School?

79.9% of students at Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
587
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%
Area population (ZIP 33841)
8,268
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
39.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33841; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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