- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Eckerd Connects
Federal NCES profile for Eckerd Connects, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159008762
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eckerd Connects earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #25 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 25
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Eckerd Connects ranks #25 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
25 on latest CCD 120159008762 · Lakeland, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 84.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Resource Investment Index #25 of 38 schools in Lakeland. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Eckerd Connects 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 25
Eckerd Connects
25 students
What this shows Eckerd Connects reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eckerd Connects compares
Eckerd Connects vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 62% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eckerd Connects Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Eckerd Connects'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.
Frequently asked questions about Eckerd Connects
How many students attend Eckerd Connects?
Eckerd Connects has 25 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lakeland, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eckerd Connects?
84.0% of students at Eckerd Connects are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eckerd Connects?
Eckerd Connects has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Eckerd Connects rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Eckerd Connects ranks #25 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 Eckerd Connects, 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.