- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bartow, FL
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
Federal NCES profile for Polk County Sheriff's Central Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159003929
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Bartow · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 45
- students enrolled
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polk County Sheriff's Central Center ranks #2 of 9 schools in Bartow, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+24.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120159003929 · Bartow, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 22.5:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+24.1%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center 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 45
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
45 students
What this shows Polk County Sheriff's Central Center reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk County Sheriff's Central Center compares
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% 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
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
African American 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 11.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polk County Sheriff's Central Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polk County Sheriff's Central Center'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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
How many students attend Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center has 45 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bartow, FL. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is 22.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
The largest demographic group at Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is African American at 62.2% of enrollment, in Bartow, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Polk County Sheriff's Central Center rank among schools in Bartow?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk County Sheriff's Central Center ranks #2 of 9 schools in Bartow, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bartow on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Polk County Sheriff's Central Center, 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.