Enrollment
977
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davenport, FL
Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport
Federal NCES profile for Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120159008680Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Davenport, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport
Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Davenport, Florida, enrolling 977 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Florida schools and 28% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 977 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 648 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #447.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Davenport High School (2,731 students) alongside Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport compares
Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 34.6% | ▼ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 977 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
977
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
30.4%
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
$11,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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
2
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.6%
African American 9.0%
White 8.5%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk, which includes Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport.
$11,454
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport 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 Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~977 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport
How many students attend Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport?
Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport has 977 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davenport, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport?
The student-teacher ratio at Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport 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 Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport?
34.6% of students at Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport?
The largest demographic group at Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport is Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment, in Davenport, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport?
Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport rank among elementary schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Davenport, 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 Davenport on the city page.
Is Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport a good school?
Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport, 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.
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