Enrollment
1,459
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davenport, FL
Bella Citta
Federal NCES profile for Bella Citta, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159008951
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bella Citta earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bella Citta has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Citta ranks #5 of 8 schools in Davenport, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bella Citta compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bella Citta
Bella Citta is a large combined-grade school in Davenport, Florida, enrolling 1,459 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Florida schools and 64% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,459 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 394 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #359, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Davenport High School (2,731 students) alongside Bella Citta.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bella Citta compares
Bella Citta on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 64% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,459 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,459
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
African American 19.6%
White 15.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Bella Citta is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk, which includes Bella Citta.
$11,454
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bella Citta Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bella Citta's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,459 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bella Citta
How many students attend Bella Citta?
Bella Citta has 1,459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davenport, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Citta?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Citta is 29.2:1, which is 64% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bella Citta?
34.7% of students at Bella Citta are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bella Citta?
The largest demographic group at Bella Citta is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Davenport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bella Citta?
Bella Citta has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bella Citta rank among schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Citta ranks #5 of 8 schools in Davenport, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Davenport on the city page.
Is Bella Citta a good school?
Bella Citta earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Bella Citta, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.
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