How do these schools compare?
| Metric | GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGH | PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LAKELAND, FL | POINCIANA, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,469 | 479 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.5:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.0% | 51.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGH | PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.9% | 7.1% |
| African American | 16.5% | 24.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.7% | 65.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGH | PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 411.5:1 | 479:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.5% | 73.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 80 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.