- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Rochelle School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Rochelle School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001719
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochelle School of the Arts earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #11 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochelle School of the Arts has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochelle School of the Arts ranks #11 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Rochelle School of the Arts held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120159001719 · Lakeland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 14.9:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Rochelle School of the Arts held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rochelle School of the Arts 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 762
Rochelle School of the Arts
762 students
What this shows Rochelle School of the Arts reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochelle School of the Arts compares
Rochelle School of the Arts 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
African American 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Rochelle School of the Arts 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 Rochelle School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochelle School of the Arts'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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochelle School of the Arts
How many students attend Rochelle School of the Arts?
Rochelle School of the Arts has 762 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochelle School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochelle School of the Arts is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Rochelle School of the Arts?
45.2% of students at Rochelle School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochelle School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Rochelle School of the Arts is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochelle School of the Arts?
Rochelle School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Rochelle School of the Arts rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochelle School of the Arts ranks #11 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 Rochelle School of the Arts, 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.