- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+171 students YoY
Bella Citta grew from 940 students in 2022-23 to 1,111 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+171 students YoY 120159008951 · Davenport, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,459 enr · 29.2:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Bella Citta grew from 940 students in 2022-23 to 1,111 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bella Citta in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school
Bella Citta
1,459 students
What this shows Bella Citta reports 1,459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bella Citta compares
Bella Citta is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,459 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 1,111 (2023-24), up 171.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.