Enrollment
506
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Haines City, Florida, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 506 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 794 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #352.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 506 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Davenport High School (2,731 students) alongside Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School compares
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk, which includes Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School.
$11,454
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~506 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School a good school?
Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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