- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davenport, FL
Davenport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Davenport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159008768
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davenport Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Davenport Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Davenport, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Davenport Elementary grew from 786 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 120159008768 · Davenport, FL Other · MID · TRAD
938 enr · 24.7:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Davenport Elementary grew from 786 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Davenport Elementary 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 938
Davenport Elementary
938 students
What this shows Davenport Elementary reports 938 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davenport Elementary compares
Davenport Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.0%
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 938 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
African American 19.5%
White 12.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Davenport Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Davenport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davenport Elementary'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 (~938 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davenport Elementary
How many students attend Davenport Elementary?
Davenport Elementary has 938 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davenport, FL. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davenport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Davenport Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 39% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davenport Elementary?
48.9% of students at Davenport Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davenport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Davenport Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Davenport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davenport Elementary?
Davenport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Davenport Elementary rank among schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Davenport, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Davenport on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Davenport Elementary, 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.