- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Polk Full Time Eschool
Federal NCES profile for Polk Full Time Eschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159008317
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk Full Time Eschool earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #17 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 0.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 429
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Full Time Eschool ranks #17 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-149 students YoY
Polk Full Time Eschool shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-24.7%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-149 students YoY 120159008317 · Lakeland, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 0.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Polk Full Time Eschool shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-24.7%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Polk Full Time Eschool 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 429
Polk Full Time Eschool
429 students
What this shows Polk Full Time Eschool reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk Full Time Eschool compares
Polk Full Time Eschool is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.5% | ▼ 99% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
51.7%
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
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
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Polk Full Time Eschool 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 Polk Full Time Eschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Polk Full Time Eschool'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.
Frequently asked questions about Polk Full Time Eschool
How many students attend Polk Full Time Eschool?
Polk Full Time Eschool has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 149.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polk Full Time Eschool?
0.5% of students at Polk Full Time Eschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk Full Time Eschool?
The largest demographic group at Polk Full Time Eschool is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk Full Time Eschool?
Polk Full Time Eschool has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Polk Full Time Eschool rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Full Time Eschool ranks #17 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 Polk Full Time Eschool, 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.