- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Montessori School House
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Montessori School House, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120159004178Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland Montessori School House earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland Montessori School House has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Montessori School House ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lakeland Montessori School House held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120159004178 · Lakeland, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
129 enr · 16.1:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Lakeland Montessori School House held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lakeland Montessori School House 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 129
Lakeland Montessori School House
129 students
What this shows Lakeland Montessori School House reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeland Montessori School House compares
Lakeland Montessori School House 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 93% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Lakeland Montessori School House is about as mixed as 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 Lakeland Montessori School House 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 School House'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 elementary 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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Montessori School House
How many students attend Lakeland Montessori School House?
Lakeland Montessori School House has 129 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Montessori School House?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Montessori School House is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher 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 School House?
3.6% of students at Lakeland Montessori School House are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Montessori School House?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Montessori School House is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Montessori School House?
Lakeland Montessori School House has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 School House rank among elementary schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Montessori School House ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Lakeland Montessori School House, 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.