- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Alfred, FL
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Federal NCES profile for Karen M. Siegel Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001736
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Karen M. Siegel Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lake Alfred · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Karen M. Siegel Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Karen M. Siegel Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lake Alfred, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Karen M. Siegel Academy held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120159001736 · Lake Alfred, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 7.3:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Karen M. Siegel Academy held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Karen M. Siegel Academy 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 175
Karen M. Siegel Academy
175 students
What this shows Karen M. Siegel Academy reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Karen M. Siegel Academy compares
Karen M. Siegel Academy 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 59% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.9%
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 33.7%
African American 17.1%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Karen M. Siegel Academy 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 Karen M. Siegel Academy 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 | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Karen M. Siegel Academy'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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Karen M. Siegel Academy
How many students attend Karen M. Siegel Academy?
Karen M. Siegel Academy has 175 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lake Alfred, FL. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karen M. Siegel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Karen M. Siegel Academy is 7.3:1, which is 59% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% 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 Karen M. Siegel Academy?
44.7% of students at Karen M. Siegel Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Karen M. Siegel Academy?
The largest demographic group at Karen M. Siegel Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Lake Alfred, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Karen M. Siegel Academy?
Karen M. Siegel Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Karen M. Siegel Academy rank among public schools in Lake Alfred?
By Resource Investment Index, Karen M. Siegel Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lake Alfred, 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 Lake Alfred on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Karen M. Siegel Academy, 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.