How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Duval | Polk |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida | Bartow, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 128,657 | 109,558 |
| Number of Schools | 206 | 160 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 19.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Duval | Polk |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,670 | $11,747 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.8% | 21.0% |
| State Revenue | 39.3% | 43.8% |
| Local Revenue | 40.9% | 35.2% |
Duval
Federal State Local
Polk
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Duval | Polk |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.5% | 32.5% |
| African American | 44.5% | 22.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% | 40.8% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.3% | 63.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Duval | Polk |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 240 | 223 |
| Schools with AP | 24 | 19 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 458.9:1 | 507.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.2% | 40.3% |
School Types
Duval
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 42
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 131
Polk
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 33
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 111
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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.