- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Federal NCES profile for Polk Virtual Instruction Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159007686
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk Virtual Instruction Program earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Virtual Instruction Program ranks #1 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Polk Virtual Instruction Program shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-33.3%).
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
-14 students YoY 120159007686 · Lakeland, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Polk Virtual Instruction Program shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-33.3%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Polk Virtual Instruction Program 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 17
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
17 students
What this shows Polk Virtual Instruction Program reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk Virtual Instruction Program compares
Polk Virtual Instruction Program 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 17 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 23.5%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Polk Virtual Instruction Program 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 Virtual Instruction Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Davenport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Polk Virtual Instruction Program'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 Virtual Instruction Program
How many students attend Polk Virtual Instruction Program?
Polk Virtual Instruction Program has 17 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk Virtual Instruction Program?
The largest demographic group at Polk Virtual Instruction Program is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk Virtual Instruction Program?
Polk Virtual Instruction Program has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher 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 Virtual Instruction Program rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Virtual Instruction Program ranks #1 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 Virtual Instruction Program, 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.