- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winter Haven, FL
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Federal NCES profile for Frank E. Brigham Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001728
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank E. Brigham Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Winter Haven · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank E. Brigham Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank E. Brigham Academy ranks #2 of 14 schools in Winter Haven, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Frank E. Brigham Academy held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120159001728 · Winter Haven, FL Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 17.1:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Frank E. Brigham Academy held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Frank E. Brigham Academy 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 547
Frank E. Brigham Academy
547 students
What this shows Frank E. Brigham Academy reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank E. Brigham Academy compares
Frank E. Brigham Academy 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
African American 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Frank E. Brigham Academy 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 Frank E. Brigham Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank E. Brigham Academy'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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank E. Brigham Academy
How many students attend Frank E. Brigham Academy?
Frank E. Brigham Academy has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winter Haven, FL. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank E. Brigham Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank E. Brigham Academy is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Frank E. Brigham Academy?
34.0% of students at Frank E. Brigham Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank E. Brigham Academy?
The largest demographic group at Frank E. Brigham Academy is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Winter Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank E. Brigham Academy?
Frank E. Brigham Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Frank E. Brigham Academy rank among schools in Winter Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank E. Brigham Academy ranks #2 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 Frank E. Brigham Academy, 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.