Enrollment
1,059
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Alfred Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Alfred Elementary School
Lake Alfred Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Alfred, Florida, enrolling 1,059 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Florida schools and 45% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.1% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,059 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 752 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #711, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1059 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Davenport High School (2,731 students) alongside Lake Alfred Elementary School.
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 Lake Alfred Elementary School compares
Lake Alfred Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,454
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk, which includes Lake Alfred Elementary School.
$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 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
- 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 (~1,059 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Alfred Elementary School a good school?
Lake Alfred Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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