- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winter Haven, FL
Fred G. Garner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fred G. Garner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001731
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred G. Garner Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Winter Haven · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred G. Garner Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred G. Garner Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Winter Haven, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Fred G. Garner Elementary School shrank from 901 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 120159001731 · Winter Haven, FL Other · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 15.1:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Fred G. Garner Elementary School shrank from 901 students in 2022-23 to 840 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fred G. Garner 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 817
Fred G. Garner Elementary School
817 students
What this shows Fred G. Garner Elementary School reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred G. Garner Elementary School compares
Fred G. Garner Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.9%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
White 16.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Fred G. Garner 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 Fred G. Garner 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 Fred G. Garner 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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred G. Garner Elementary School
How many students attend Fred G. Garner Elementary School?
Fred G. Garner Elementary School has 817 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winter Haven, FL. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred G. Garner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred G. Garner Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Fred G. Garner Elementary School?
61.7% of students at Fred G. Garner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred G. Garner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fred G. Garner Elementary School is African American at 42.8% of enrollment, in Winter Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred G. Garner Elementary School?
Fred G. Garner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Fred G. Garner Elementary School rank among schools in Winter Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred G. Garner Elementary School ranks #4 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 Fred G. Garner 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.