- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburndale, FL
Lena Vista Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lena Vista Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001748
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lena Vista Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Auburndale · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lena Vista Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Vista Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Auburndale, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lena Vista Elementary School held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120159001748 · Auburndale, FL Other · MID · TRAD
915 enr · 16.1:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Lena Vista Elementary School held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lena Vista Elementary 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 915
Lena Vista Elementary School
915 students
What this shows Lena Vista Elementary School reports 915 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lena Vista Elementary School compares
Lena Vista Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 915 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
915
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
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
49.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 915 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 33.7%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Lena Vista Elementary School 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 Lena Vista Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lena Vista Elementary 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 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 (~915 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lena Vista Elementary School
How many students attend Lena Vista Elementary School?
Lena Vista Elementary School has 915 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburndale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 963 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena Vista Elementary School 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 Lena Vista Elementary School?
56.0% of students at Lena Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lena Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lena Vista Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Auburndale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lena Vista Elementary School?
Lena Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Lena Vista Elementary School rank among schools in Auburndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Vista Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Auburndale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Lena Vista 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.