- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davenport, FL
Davenport School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Davenport School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001725
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davenport School of the Arts earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Davenport School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport School of the Arts ranks #1 of 8 schools in Davenport, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+345 students YoY
Davenport School of the Arts grew from 1,168 students in 2022-23 to 1,513 in 2023-24 (+29.5%).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+345 students YoY 120159001725 · Davenport, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,440 enr · 19.5:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Davenport School of the Arts grew from 1,168 students in 2022-23 to 1,513 in 2023-24 (+29.5%). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Davenport School of the Arts 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
Davenport School of the Arts
1,440 students
What this shows Davenport School of the Arts reports 1,440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davenport School of the Arts compares
Davenport School of the Arts 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,440
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 720 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%
White 25.6%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Davenport School of the Arts 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 Davenport School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davenport School of the Arts'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 (~1,440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davenport School of the Arts
How many students attend Davenport School of the Arts?
Davenport School of the Arts has 1,440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davenport, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,168 (2022-23) → 1,513 (2023-24), up 345.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davenport School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Davenport School of the Arts is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davenport School of the Arts?
37.1% of students at Davenport School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davenport School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Davenport School of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment, in Davenport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davenport School of the Arts?
Davenport School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Davenport School of the Arts rank among schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport School of the Arts ranks #1 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 School of the Arts, 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.