- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rosabelle W. Blake Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159003927
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #12 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosabelle W. Blake Academy ranks #12 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy shrank from 642 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120159003927 · Lakeland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 15.2:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy shrank from 642 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rosabelle W. Blake 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 562
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
562 students
What this shows Rosabelle W. Blake Academy reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosabelle W. Blake Academy compares
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 25.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Rosabelle W. Blake Academy 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 Rosabelle W. Blake Academy 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 | 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 Rosabelle W. Blake 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
How many students attend Rosabelle W. Blake Academy?
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Rosabelle W. Blake Academy?
62.8% of students at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosabelle W. Blake Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosabelle W. Blake Academy?
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rosabelle W. Blake Academy rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosabelle W. Blake Academy ranks #12 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 Rosabelle W. Blake 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.