- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeland, FL
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Court Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120159001708
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Court Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland Court Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Court Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Cleveland Court Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120159001708 · Lakeland, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 13.4:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Cleveland Court Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cleveland Court Elementary School 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 374
Cleveland Court Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Cleveland Court Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland Court Elementary School compares
Cleveland Court Elementary School 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 24.1%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Cleveland Court Elementary School 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 Cleveland Court Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Court Elementary School'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 elementary 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Court Elementary School
How many students attend Cleveland Court Elementary School?
Cleveland Court Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Court Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Court Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% 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 Cleveland Court Elementary School?
42.7% of students at Cleveland Court Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Court Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Court Elementary School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Court Elementary School?
Cleveland Court Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Cleveland Court Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Court Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Lakeland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Cleveland Court Elementary School, 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.