- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeland, FL
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120159008234Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Montessori Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Montessori Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Montessori Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Magnolia Montessori Academy held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120159008234 · Lakeland, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
182 enr · 14:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Magnolia Montessori Academy held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Montessori 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 182
Magnolia Montessori Academy
182 students
What this shows Magnolia Montessori Academy reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Montessori Academy compares
Magnolia Montessori 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 87% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Magnolia Montessori Academy 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 Magnolia Montessori 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 Magnolia Montessori 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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Montessori Academy
How many students attend Magnolia Montessori Academy?
Magnolia Montessori Academy has 182 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Montessori Academy is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Magnolia Montessori Academy?
7.0% of students at Magnolia Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Montessori Academy is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Montessori Academy?
Magnolia Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Magnolia Montessori Academy rank among elementary schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Montessori Academy ranks #2 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 Magnolia Montessori 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.