- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Edward W Bok Academy North grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 120159008690 · Lake Wales, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
726 enr · 23.4:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Edward W Bok Academy North grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Edward W Bok Academy North 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 726
Edward W Bok Academy North
726 students
What this shows Edward W Bok Academy North reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward W Bok Academy North compares
Edward W Bok Academy North 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,747
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 middle 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 (~726 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), up 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.