- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mulberry, FL
Willow Oak School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Oak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159008950
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Oak School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mulberry · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Oak School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Oak School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mulberry, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Willow Oak School held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120159008950 · Mulberry, FL Other · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 18.1:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Willow Oak School held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Willow Oak 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 996
Willow Oak School
996 students
What this shows Willow Oak School reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Oak School compares
Willow Oak 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 33.2%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak 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 (~996 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Oak School
How many students attend Willow Oak School?
Willow Oak School has 996 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mulberry, FL. CCD year-over-year: 905 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Oak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Oak School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Oak School?
67.2% of students at Willow Oak School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Oak School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Oak School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Mulberry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Oak School?
Willow Oak School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Willow Oak School rank among public schools in Mulberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Oak School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mulberry, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Willow Oak 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.