- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Alfred, FL
Lake Alfred Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Alfred Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001735
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Alfred Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lake Alfred · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Alfred Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Alfred Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lake Alfred, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Lake Alfred Elementary School grew from 821 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 120159001735 · Lake Alfred, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,059 enr · 25.8:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Lake Alfred Elementary School grew from 821 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Alfred Elementary School 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 1,059
Lake Alfred Elementary School
1,059 students
What this shows Lake Alfred Elementary School reports 1,059 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Alfred Elementary School compares
Lake Alfred Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,059
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.0%
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 1059 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
African American 28.4%
White 18.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Lake Alfred Elementary School 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 Lake Alfred Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Alfred Elementary School'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 (~1,059 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Alfred Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Alfred Elementary School?
Lake Alfred Elementary School has 1,059 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Alfred, FL. CCD year-over-year: 821 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Alfred Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Alfred Elementary School is 25.8:1, which is 45% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Alfred Elementary School?
49.1% of students at Lake Alfred Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Alfred Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Alfred Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Lake Alfred, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Alfred Elementary School?
Lake Alfred Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Lake Alfred Elementary School rank among public schools in Lake Alfred?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Alfred Elementary School ranks #5 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 Lake Alfred Elementary School, 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.