- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Mckeel Academy of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Mckeel Academy of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001785Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckeel Academy of Technology earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckeel Academy of Technology has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckeel Academy of Technology ranks #7 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mckeel Academy of Technology held near 1,722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 77.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120159001785 · Lakeland, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,750 enr · 22.7:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Mckeel Academy of Technology held near 1,722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 77.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mckeel Academy of Technology 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
Mckeel Academy of Technology
1,750 students
What this shows Mckeel Academy of Technology reports 1,750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckeel Academy of Technology compares
Mckeel Academy of Technology 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,750
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.3%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 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 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 8.1%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Mckeel Academy of Technology is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Mckeel Academy of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckeel Academy of Technology'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 (~1,750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckeel Academy of Technology
How many students attend Mckeel Academy of Technology?
Mckeel Academy of Technology has 1,750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,727 (2022-23) → 1,722 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckeel Academy of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckeel Academy of Technology is 22.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckeel Academy of Technology?
30.9% of students at Mckeel Academy of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckeel Academy of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Mckeel Academy of Technology is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckeel Academy of Technology?
Mckeel Academy of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Mckeel Academy of Technology rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckeel Academy of Technology ranks #7 of 38 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 schools in Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Mckeel Academy of Technology, 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.