- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle Lake, FL
Eagle Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001788
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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
Eagle Lake Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eagle Lake · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eagle Lake, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Eagle Lake Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120159001788 · Eagle Lake, FL Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 18.4:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Eagle Lake Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Eagle Lake 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 644
Eagle Lake Elementary School
644 students
What this shows Eagle Lake Elementary School reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Lake Elementary School compares
Eagle Lake 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.6%
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 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
White 31.2%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Lake 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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Eagle Lake Elementary School?
Eagle Lake Elementary School has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle Lake, FL. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Lake Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Lake Elementary School?
59.3% of students at Eagle Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Lake Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in Eagle Lake, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Lake Elementary School?
Eagle Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Eagle Lake Elementary School rank among public schools in Eagle Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eagle Lake, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Eagle Lake 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.