- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Montessori Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120159007728Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland Montessori Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland Montessori Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Montessori Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lakeland Montessori Middle School held near 30 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120159007728 · Lakeland, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
30 enr · 15:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Lakeland Montessori Middle School held near 30 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lakeland Montessori Middle 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 30
Lakeland Montessori Middle School
30 students
What this shows Lakeland Montessori Middle School reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeland Montessori Middle School compares
Lakeland Montessori Middle School 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 81% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Lakeland Montessori Middle School 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland Montessori Middle 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 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 (~30 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Montessori Middle School
How many students attend Lakeland Montessori Middle School?
Lakeland Montessori Middle School has 30 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Montessori Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Montessori Middle School is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Lakeland Montessori Middle School?
10.0% of students at Lakeland Montessori Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Montessori Middle School?
Lakeland Montessori Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Lakeland Montessori Middle School rank among middle schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Montessori Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Lakeland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Lakeland Montessori Middle 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.