- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159002480
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #33 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School ranks #33 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120159002480 · Lakeland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 15.4:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School 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 662
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
662 students
What this shows R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School compares
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 37.6%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School 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 R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School'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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
How many students attend R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School has 662 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
52.7% of students at R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School ranks #33 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 R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School, 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.