- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sleepy Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159005337
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sleepy Hill Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools.
- #29 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sleepy Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sleepy Hill Elementary School ranks #29 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Sleepy Hill Elementary School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 120159005337 · Lakeland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 13.9:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Sleepy Hill Elementary School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sleepy Hill 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 711
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
711 students
What this shows Sleepy Hill Elementary School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sleepy Hill Elementary School compares
Sleepy Hill 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
39.8%
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 711 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 25.3%
African American 24.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Sleepy Hill 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 Sleepy Hill 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 | 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 Sleepy Hill 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sleepy Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Sleepy Hill Elementary School?
Sleepy Hill Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sleepy Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sleepy Hill Elementary School 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 Sleepy Hill Elementary School?
66.2% of students at Sleepy Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sleepy Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sleepy Hill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sleepy Hill Elementary School?
Sleepy Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Sleepy Hill Elementary School rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sleepy Hill Elementary School ranks #29 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 Sleepy Hill 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.