- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburndale, FL
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jere L. Stambaugh Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159002456
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Auburndale · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jere L. Stambaugh Middle ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Auburndale, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 120159002456 · Auburndale, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,013 enr · 23.6:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle 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 1,013
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
1,013 students
What this shows Jere L. Stambaugh Middle reports 1,013 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jere L. Stambaugh Middle compares
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1013 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
270
in-school suspensions + 302 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
White 36.4%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Jere L. Stambaugh Middle 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 Jere L. Stambaugh Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jere L. Stambaugh Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,013 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
How many students attend Jere L. Stambaugh Middle?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburndale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,127 (2022-23) → 1,090 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jere L. Stambaugh Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jere L. Stambaugh Middle is 23.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jere L. Stambaugh Middle?
65.0% of students at Jere L. Stambaugh Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jere L. Stambaugh Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jere L. Stambaugh Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Auburndale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jere L. Stambaugh Middle?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Jere L. Stambaugh Middle rank among public schools in Auburndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Jere L. Stambaugh Middle ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Auburndale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Auburndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Jere L. Stambaugh Middle, 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.