- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering
Federal NCES profile for Combee Academy of Design and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001709
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools.
- #21 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Combee Academy of Design and Engineering ranks #21 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120159001709 · Lakeland, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 11.4:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering 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 479
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering
479 students
What this shows Combee Academy of Design and Engineering reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Combee Academy of Design and Engineering compares
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$11,747
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Combee Academy of Design and Engineering 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 Combee Academy of Design and Engineering 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Combee Academy of Design and Engineering'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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Combee Academy of Design and Engineering
How many students attend Combee Academy of Design and Engineering?
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Combee Academy of Design and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Combee Academy of Design and Engineering is 11.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% 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 Combee Academy of Design and Engineering?
59.9% of students at Combee Academy of Design and Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Combee Academy of Design and Engineering?
The largest demographic group at Combee Academy of Design and Engineering is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Combee Academy of Design and Engineering?
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Combee Academy of Design and Engineering rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Combee Academy of Design and Engineering ranks #21 of 38 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 schools in Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Combee Academy of Design and Engineering, 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.