- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eloise, FL
John Snively Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Snively Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001734
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Snively Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 396
- students enrolled
John Snively Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
John Snively Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120159001734 · Eloise, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 14.1:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
John Snively Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
John Snively Elementary 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 396
John Snively Elementary
396 students
What this shows John Snively Elementary reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Snively Elementary compares
John Snively Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
African American 26.8%
White 14.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, John Snively Elementary 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 John Snively Elementary 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 John Snively Elementary'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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Snively Elementary
How many students attend John Snively Elementary?
John Snively Elementary has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eloise, FL. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Snively Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Snively Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 John Snively Elementary?
72.2% of students at John Snively Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Snively Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Snively Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Eloise, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Snively Elementary?
John Snively Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides John Snively Elementary, 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.