- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Alfred, FL
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lake Alfred Polytech Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159007029
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lake Alfred · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Alfred Polytech Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lake Alfred, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy grew from 645 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (+18.9%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 120159007029 · Lake Alfred, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 20.4:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy grew from 645 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (+18.9%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Alfred Polytech 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 734
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
734 students
What this shows Lake Alfred Polytech Academy reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Alfred Polytech Academy compares
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 29.2%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Lake Alfred Polytech Academy 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 Polytech Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar 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 Lake Alfred Polytech 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 middle 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 (~734 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
How many students attend Lake Alfred Polytech Academy?
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy has 734 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Alfred, FL. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Alfred Polytech Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Alfred Polytech Academy is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Alfred Polytech Academy?
59.1% of students at Lake Alfred Polytech Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Alfred Polytech Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lake Alfred Polytech Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Lake Alfred, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Alfred Polytech Academy?
Lake Alfred Polytech Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Polytech Academy rank among public schools in Lake Alfred?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Alfred Polytech Academy ranks #4 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 Polytech 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.