- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bartow, FL
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Jean O'dell Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001757
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jean O'dell Learning Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Bartow · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jean O'dell Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jean O'dell Learning Center ranks #4 of 9 schools in Bartow, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Jean O'dell Learning Center grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120159001757 · Bartow, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 5.4:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Jean O'dell Learning Center grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jean O'dell Learning Center 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 81
Jean O'dell Learning Center
81 students
What this shows Jean O'dell Learning Center reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jean O'dell Learning Center compares
Jean O'dell Learning Center is a growing 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 70% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.2%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
White 33.3%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Jean O'dell Learning Center 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 Jean O'dell Learning Center 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jean O'dell Learning Center'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 (~81 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jean O'dell Learning Center
How many students attend Jean O'dell Learning Center?
Jean O'dell Learning Center has 81 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Bartow, FL. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jean O'dell Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jean O'dell Learning Center is 5.4:1, which is 70% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% 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 Jean O'dell Learning Center?
52.1% of students at Jean O'dell Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jean O'dell Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Jean O'dell Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Bartow, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jean O'dell Learning Center?
Jean O'dell Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Jean O'dell Learning Center rank among schools in Bartow?
By Resource Investment Index, Jean O'dell Learning Center ranks #4 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 Jean O'dell Learning Center, 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.