- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edgar L. Padgett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001780
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary 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
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar L. Padgett Elementary ranks #36 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120159001780 · Lakeland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 16.6:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary 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 531
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
531 students
What this shows Edgar L. Padgett Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgar L. Padgett Elementary compares
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
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 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 25.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Edgar L. Padgett Elementary 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 Edgar L. Padgett Elementary 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 Edgar L. Padgett Elementary'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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
How many students attend Edgar L. Padgett Elementary?
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar L. Padgett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Edgar L. Padgett Elementary?
57.3% of students at Edgar L. Padgett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgar L. Padgett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgar L. Padgett Elementary?
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary 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 Edgar L. Padgett Elementary rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar L. Padgett Elementary 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 Edgar L. Padgett Elementary, 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.