- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice
Federal NCES profile for North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001716
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #31 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice ranks #31 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120159001716 · Lakeland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 14.3:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice 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 658
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice
658 students
What this shows North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice compares
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.7%
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
$11,747
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 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
African American 28.4%
White 20.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice 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 North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice'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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice
How many students attend North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice?
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice?
60.9% of students at North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice?
The largest demographic group at North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice?
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice ranks #31 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 North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice, 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.