- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Alfred, FL
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159003112Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lake Alfred · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lake Alfred, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120159003112 · Lake Alfred, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
1,039 enr · 21.6:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred 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 1,039
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
1,039 students
What this shows Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred reports 1,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred compares
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 29.1%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred 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 Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred'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 (~1,039 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
How many students attend Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred has 1,039 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Alfred, FL. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 911 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred?
66.3% of students at Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Lake Alfred, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred rank among public schools in Lake Alfred?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lake Alfred, 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 Lake Alfred on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred, 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.