Enrollment
746
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winter Haven, FL
Jewett School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Jewett School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001740
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jewett School of the Arts earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Winter Haven · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jewett School of the Arts has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jewett School of the Arts ranks #1 of 14 schools in Winter Haven, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jewett School of the Arts compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jewett School of the Arts
Jewett School of the Arts is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Winter Haven, Florida, enrolling 746 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.9% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 746 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 907 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #81, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Davenport High School (2,731 students) alongside Jewett School of the Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jewett School of the Arts compares
Jewett School of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$11,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
White 22.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Jewett School of the Arts is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk, which includes Jewett School of the Arts.
$11,454
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jewett School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher 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 Jewett School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~746 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jewett School of the Arts
How many students attend Jewett School of the Arts?
Jewett School of the Arts has 746 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winter Haven, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewett School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Jewett School of the Arts is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Jewett School of the Arts?
47.9% of students at Jewett School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jewett School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Jewett School of the Arts is African American at 44.4% of enrollment, in Winter Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jewett School of the Arts?
Jewett School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jewett School of the Arts rank among schools in Winter Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Jewett School of the Arts ranks #1 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.
Is Jewett School of the Arts a good school?
Jewett School of the Arts earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Jewett School of the Arts, 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.
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