- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Mi Escuela Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Mi Escuela Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159008952Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mi Escuela Montessori earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mi Escuela Montessori has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mi Escuela Montessori ranks #4 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Mi Escuela Montessori grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+18.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 120159008952 · Lakeland, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
275 enr · 16.2:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Mi Escuela Montessori grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+18.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mi Escuela Montessori 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 275
Mi Escuela Montessori
275 students
What this shows Mi Escuela Montessori reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mi Escuela Montessori compares
Mi Escuela Montessori 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 47% in Florida - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 32.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Mi Escuela Montessori 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 Mi Escuela Montessori 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 | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mi Escuela Montessori'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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mi Escuela Montessori
How many students attend Mi Escuela Montessori?
Mi Escuela Montessori has 275 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mi Escuela Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Mi Escuela Montessori is 16.2:1, which is 9% 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 Mi Escuela Montessori?
43.1% of students at Mi Escuela Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mi Escuela Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Mi Escuela Montessori is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mi Escuela Montessori?
Mi Escuela Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Mi Escuela Montessori rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mi Escuela Montessori ranks #4 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 Mi Escuela Montessori, 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.