Enrollment
1,108
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davenport, FL
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159008417
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy ranks #3 of 8 schools in Davenport, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy is a large combined-grade school in Davenport, Florida, enrolling 1,108 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.7:1, Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy is leaner than roughly 90% of Florida schools and 34% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.1% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,108 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 708 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #475.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.5% 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.
Discipline events run high: 347 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,108 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Davenport High School (2,731 students) alongside Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy.
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 Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy compares
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 59.3%
African American 18.9%
White 16.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy 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 Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy.
$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 Citrus Ridge a Civics 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 Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy'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 (~1,108 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy
How many students attend Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy?
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davenport, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy is 11.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy?
48.1% of students at Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Davenport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy?
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy rank among schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy ranks #3 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 Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy a good school?
Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% 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 Citrus Ridge a Civics 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.
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