Enrollment
17
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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.
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What stands out at Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Polk Virtual Instruction Program is a small combined-grade school in Lakeland, Florida, enrolling 17 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Florida schools, with 17 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Davenport High School (2,731 students) alongside Polk Virtual Instruction Program.
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 Polk Virtual Instruction Program compares
Polk Virtual Instruction Program on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,454
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk, which includes Polk Virtual Instruction Program.
$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 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
- 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 other 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Polk Virtual Instruction Program a good school?
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. 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 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.
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