- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winter Haven, FL
Elbert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elbert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001730
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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
Elbert Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Winter Haven · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elbert Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elbert Elementary School ranks #10 of 14 schools in Winter Haven, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Elbert Elementary School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120159001730 · Winter Haven, FL Other · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 13.1:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Elbert Elementary School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Elbert 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 549
Elbert Elementary School
549 students
What this shows Elbert Elementary School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elbert Elementary School compares
Elbert 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.5%
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 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 20.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Elbert 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 Elbert 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 | Lower 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 Elbert 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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elbert Elementary School
How many students attend Elbert Elementary School?
Elbert Elementary School has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winter Haven, FL. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elbert Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% lower 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 Elbert Elementary School?
61.7% of students at Elbert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elbert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elbert Elementary School is African American at 40.3% of enrollment, in Winter Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elbert Elementary School?
Elbert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Elbert Elementary School rank among schools in Winter Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Elbert Elementary School ranks #10 of 14 schools in Winter Haven, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winter Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Elbert 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.