- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanford, FL
John Polk Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for John Polk Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171003668
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Polk Alternative School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #12 of 16
- schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 6
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, John Polk Alternative School ranks #12 of 16 schools in Sanford, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
John Polk Alternative School shrank from 9 students in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (-55.6%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120171003668 · Sanford, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
6 enr · 33.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
John Polk Alternative School shrank from 9 students in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (-55.6%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
John Polk Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 6
John Polk Alternative School
6 students
What this shows John Polk Alternative School reports 6 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Polk Alternative School compares
John Polk Alternative School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 6 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$10,243
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.3%
Two or More 16.7%
Largest group: African American at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, John Polk Alternative School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Polk Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to John Polk Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about John Polk Alternative School
How many students attend John Polk Alternative School?
John Polk Alternative School has 6 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sanford, FL. CCD year-over-year: 9 (2022-23) → 4 (2023-24), down 5.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Polk Alternative School?
33.3% of students at John Polk Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Polk Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at John Polk Alternative School is African American at 83.3% of enrollment, in Sanford, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Polk Alternative School?
John Polk Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 John Polk Alternative School rank among schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, John Polk Alternative School ranks #12 of 16 schools in Sanford, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides John Polk Alternative School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.