- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winter Haven, FL
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning
Federal NCES profile for Language & Literacy Academy for Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159008736Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Winter Haven · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Language & Literacy Academy for Learning ranks #6 of 14 schools in Winter Haven, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 120159008736 · Winter Haven, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
332 enr · 15.8:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning 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 332
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning
332 students
What this shows Language & Literacy Academy for Learning reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Language & Literacy Academy for Learning compares
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.3%
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 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 28.3%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Language & Literacy Academy for Learning is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Language & Literacy Academy for Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower 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 Language & Literacy Academy for Learning'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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Language & Literacy Academy for Learning
How many students attend Language & Literacy Academy for Learning?
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning has 332 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Winter Haven, FL. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Language & Literacy Academy for Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Language & Literacy Academy for Learning is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Language & Literacy Academy for Learning?
99.6% of students at Language & Literacy Academy for Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Language & Literacy Academy for Learning?
The largest demographic group at Language & Literacy Academy for Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Winter Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Language & Literacy Academy for Learning?
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Language & Literacy Academy for Learning rank among schools in Winter Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Language & Literacy Academy for Learning ranks #6 of 14 schools in Winter Haven, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winter Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Language & Literacy Academy for Learning, 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.