Enrollment
726
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Wales, FL
Edward W Bok Academy North
Federal NCES profile for Edward W Bok Academy North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159008690Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward W Bok Academy North earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Lake Wales · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward W Bok Academy North has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward W Bok Academy North ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Lake Wales, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward W Bok Academy North compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward W Bok Academy North
Edward W Bok Academy North is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Lake Wales, Florida, enrolling 726 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Florida schools and 31% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 726 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 1,031 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #148.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (33%) (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Davenport High School (2,731 students) alongside Edward W Bok Academy North.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edward W Bok Academy North compares
Edward W Bok Academy North on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$11,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
White 32.9%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Edward W Bok Academy North is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk, which includes Edward W Bok Academy North.
$11,454
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Edward W Bok Academy North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward W Bok Academy North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~726 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edward W Bok Academy North
How many students attend Edward W Bok Academy North?
Edward W Bok Academy North has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Wales, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward W Bok Academy North?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward W Bok Academy North is 23.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward W Bok Academy North?
56.9% of students at Edward W Bok Academy North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward W Bok Academy North?
The largest demographic group at Edward W Bok Academy North is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Lake Wales, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward W Bok Academy North?
Edward W Bok Academy North has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward W Bok Academy North rank among public schools in Lake Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward W Bok Academy North ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Lake Wales, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Wales on the city page.
Is Edward W Bok Academy North a good school?
Edward W Bok Academy North earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Edward W Bok Academy North, 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.
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