- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crystal Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001710
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crystal Lake Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #25 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Crystal Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks #25 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Crystal Lake Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120159001710 · Lakeland, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 15.6:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Crystal Lake Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crystal Lake 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 437
Crystal Lake Elementary School
437 students
What this shows Crystal Lake Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crystal Lake Elementary School compares
Crystal Lake 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.7%
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
African American 27.2%
White 22.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake Elementary School 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 Crystal Lake 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 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Crystal Lake Elementary School?
Crystal Lake Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Crystal Lake Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Crystal Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crystal Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crystal Lake Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crystal Lake Elementary School?
Crystal Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Crystal Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks #25 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 Crystal Lake 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.