How do these districts compare?
| Metric | ORANGE | POLK |
|---|---|---|
| Location | ORLANDO, Florida | BARTOW, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 207,561 | 109,558 |
| Number of Schools | 271 | 160 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | ORANGE | POLK |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,040 | $12,580 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| State Revenue | 28.8% | 43.8% |
| Local Revenue | 53.2% | 35.2% |
ORANGE
Federal State Local
POLK
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | ORANGE | POLK |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.8% | 32.5% |
| African American | 27.5% | 22.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.2% | 40.8% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.3% | 52.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | ORANGE | POLK |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 562 | 223 |
| Schools with AP | 26 | 19 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 497.9:1 | 531.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.5% | 43.7% |
School Types
ORANGE
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 43
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
POLK
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 33
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.