Polk County Public Schools has 166 schools and 101,408 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 60%. Also, 54.2% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Polk County Public Schools: The learner body at the schools served by Polk County Public Schools is 38.5% White, 20.5% Black, 36.2% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 38.5% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.2% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Polk County Public Schools, 54.2% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 10.9% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Polk County Public Schools: Within Polk County Public Schools, 94.5% of educators are certified, and 94.6% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 18:1. The district has 142 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Polk County Public Schools: In Polk County Public Schools, 49% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 54% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 39% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 41% tested at or above that level for math. And 45% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 40% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Polk County Public Schools: Polk County Public Schools spends $9,696 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $1,009,869,000. The school district spends $5,976.6 million on instruction, $2,626.1 million on support services and $520.3 million on other expenses.