- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Wales, FL
Janie Howard Wilson School
Federal NCES profile for Janie Howard Wilson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001778Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Janie Howard Wilson School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Lake Wales · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Janie Howard Wilson School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Janie Howard Wilson School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Lake Wales, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Janie Howard Wilson School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120159001778 · Lake Wales, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
462 enr · 15.9:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Janie Howard Wilson School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Janie Howard Wilson 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 462
Janie Howard Wilson School
462 students
What this shows Janie Howard Wilson School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Janie Howard Wilson School compares
Janie Howard Wilson 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.8%
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
58
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
African American 38.3%
White 18.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Janie Howard Wilson School 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 Janie Howard Wilson School 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 Janie Howard Wilson 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Janie Howard Wilson School
How many students attend Janie Howard Wilson School?
Janie Howard Wilson School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Wales, FL. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Janie Howard Wilson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Janie Howard Wilson School is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Janie Howard Wilson School?
70.1% of students at Janie Howard Wilson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Janie Howard Wilson School?
The largest demographic group at Janie Howard Wilson School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment, in Lake Wales, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Janie Howard Wilson School?
Janie Howard Wilson School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Janie Howard Wilson School rank among schools in Lake Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Janie Howard Wilson School ranks #6 of 7 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 schools in Lake Wales on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Janie Howard Wilson 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.