- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bartow, FL
Gause Academy of Leadership
Federal NCES profile for Gause Academy of Leadership, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001781
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gause Academy of Leadership earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Bartow · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gause Academy of Leadership has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gause Academy of Leadership ranks #1 of 9 schools in Bartow, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Gause Academy of Leadership shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120159001781 · Bartow, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 5.7:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Gause Academy of Leadership shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gause Academy of Leadership 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 97
Gause Academy of Leadership
97 students
What this shows Gause Academy of Leadership reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gause Academy of Leadership compares
Gause Academy of Leadership 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 68% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 3% in Florida - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
42
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 137.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Gause Academy of Leadership is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gause Academy of Leadership Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Lower 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 Gause Academy of Leadership'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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gause Academy of Leadership
How many students attend Gause Academy of Leadership?
Gause Academy of Leadership has 97 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bartow, FL. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gause Academy of Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at Gause Academy of Leadership is 5.7:1, which is 68% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% 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 Gause Academy of Leadership?
79.2% of students at Gause Academy of Leadership are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gause Academy of Leadership?
The largest demographic group at Gause Academy of Leadership is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Bartow, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gause Academy of Leadership?
Gause Academy of Leadership has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gause Academy of Leadership rank among schools in Bartow?
By Resource Investment Index, Gause Academy of Leadership ranks #1 of 9 schools in Bartow, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bartow on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Gause Academy of Leadership, 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.