- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159003926
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #36 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School ranks #36 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School grew from 691 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 120159003926 · Lakeland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 16.2:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School grew from 691 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Ne Roberts 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 697
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
697 students
What this shows Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School compares
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 47% in Florida - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
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 697 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Dr. Ne Roberts 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 Dr. Ne Roberts 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 | 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 Dr. Ne Roberts 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 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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School has 697 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School?
53.7% of students at Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School ranks #36 of 38 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 schools in Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Dr. Ne Roberts 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.