- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Haines City, FL
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159004435
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Haines City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Haines City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 120159004435 · Haines City, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 18.1:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle 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 506
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School
506 students
What this shows Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School compares
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
African American 32.0%
White 7.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle 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 Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle 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 middle 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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School
How many students attend Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School?
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School has 506 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Haines City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School?
56.0% of students at Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Haines City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School?
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle 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 Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School rank among public schools in Haines City?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Haines City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Haines City on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle 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.