- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeland, FL
Dixieland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dixieland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120159001712
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixieland Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixieland Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixieland Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Dixieland Elementary School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120159001712 · Lakeland, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 17.2:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Dixieland Elementary School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dixieland Elementary 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 344
Dixieland Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Dixieland Elementary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixieland Elementary School compares
Dixieland Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.4%
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
African American 26.5%
White 24.7%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Dixieland Elementary 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 Dixieland Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixieland Elementary 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 elementary 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixieland Elementary School
How many students attend Dixieland Elementary School?
Dixieland Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixieland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixieland Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixieland Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Dixieland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixieland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dixieland Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixieland Elementary School?
Dixieland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Dixieland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixieland Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Lakeland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Dixieland Elementary 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.