- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeland, FL
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Avenue Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120159001718
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Avenue Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Avenue Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Avenue Academy ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lincoln Avenue Academy held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120159001718 · Lakeland, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 15.1:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Lincoln Avenue Academy held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Avenue 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 512
Lincoln Avenue Academy
512 students
What this shows Lincoln Avenue Academy reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Avenue Academy compares
Lincoln Avenue Academy 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Lincoln Avenue 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 Lincoln Avenue Academy 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 Lincoln Avenue 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 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Avenue Academy
How many students attend Lincoln Avenue Academy?
Lincoln Avenue Academy has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Avenue Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Avenue Academy is 15.1:1, which is 15% 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 Lincoln Avenue Academy?
23.6% of students at Lincoln Avenue Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Avenue Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Avenue Academy is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Avenue Academy?
Lincoln Avenue Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lincoln Avenue Academy rank among elementary schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Avenue Academy ranks #3 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 Lincoln Avenue 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.