- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Wales, FL
Roosevelt Academy
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159001777
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Lake Wales · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Academy has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Academy ranks #4 of 7 schools in Lake Wales, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Roosevelt Academy held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120159001777 · Lake Wales, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.9:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Roosevelt Academy held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Academy 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 279
Roosevelt Academy
279 students
What this shows Roosevelt Academy reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Academy compares
Roosevelt Academy 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Florida - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.2%
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 37.3%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Roosevelt Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Academy'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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Academy
How many students attend Roosevelt Academy?
Roosevelt Academy has 279 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lake Wales, FL. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Academy is 13.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Roosevelt Academy?
70.3% of students at Roosevelt Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Lake Wales, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Academy?
Roosevelt Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Roosevelt Academy rank among schools in Lake Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Academy ranks #4 of 7 schools in Lake Wales, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Wales on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Roosevelt Academy, 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.