- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Wales, FL
Bok Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bok Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159006968Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bok Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Lake Wales · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for Florida
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bok Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bok Academy ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Lake Wales, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bok Academy held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120159006968 · Lake Wales, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
640 enr · 20:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Bok Academy held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bok Academy 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 640
Bok Academy
640 students
What this shows Bok Academy reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bok Academy compares
Bok Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Bok Academy 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 Bok Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bok Academy'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 middle 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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bok Academy
How many students attend Bok Academy?
Bok Academy has 640 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Wales, FL. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bok Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bok Academy is 20:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bok Academy?
54.5% of students at Bok Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bok Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bok Academy is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Lake Wales, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bok Academy?
Bok Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bok Academy rank among public schools in Lake Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Bok Academy ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Lake Wales, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Wales on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Bok Academy, 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.