Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering

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Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering ranks 1088 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering is an elementary school in Lakeland, Florida, serving 551 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Combee Academy faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.8% (significantly higher than the state and district averages), relatively low test scores in some areas, and a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage (59.89% to 69.95% receive free or reduced-price lunch). However, the school also has some strengths, such as 60% of 5th-grade students being proficient or better in Statewide Science, outperforming the Polk district (48%) and the state (53%) averages. Additionally, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate of 58% was higher than the Polk district (49%) and the state (55%) averages.

When compared to nearby schools, Combee Academy's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice and Crystal Lake Elementary School, in areas like 5th-grade science and 3rd-grade ELA, it lags behind high-performing charter schools like South McKeel Academy and Magnolia Montessori Academy in overall academic achievement.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

2805 Morgan Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801

(863) 499-2960

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1088^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,979

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 551

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.9%

Hispanic:

37.2%

African American:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering ranks better than 51.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 26^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.19. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.9%), Hispanic (37.2%), African American (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering is 13.1, which is the 3^rd best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering is $11,979, which is the 11^th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	10.94	1557^th	1688	7.8%
2007	20.50	1497^th	1786	16.2%
2008	15.15	1608^th	1789	10.1%
2009	10.77	1726^th	1847	6.6%
2010	12.65	1765^th	1919	8.0%
2011	15.59	1777^th	1985	10.5%
2012	20.92	1648^th	1984	16.9%
2013	15.34	1834^th	2029	9.6%
2014	5.88	2020^th	2064	2.1%
2016	8.49	1996^th	2087	4.4%
2017	15.37	1900^th	2112	10.0%
2018	28.91	1550^th	2118	26.8%
2019	22.46	1774^th	2182	18.7%
2021	37.85	1370^th	2247	39.0%
2022	31.21	1543^rd	2219	30.5%
2023	37.99	1385^th	2240	38.2%
2024	50.19	1088^th	2256	51.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	822	18	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	854
1989	798	27	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	836
1990	785	18	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	820
1991	723	29	3	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	775
1992	738	29	5	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	787
1993	527	135	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	674
1994	506	135	0	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	655
1995	499	144	1	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	658
1996	499	144	1	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	658
1997	517	127	0	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	660
1998	480	124	0	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	627
1999	481	137	0	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	643
2000	512	156	0	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	694
2001	504	165	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	707
2002	474	79	3	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	638
2003	474	79	3	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	638
2004	443	88	4	105	1	n/a	n/a	0	641
2005	442	99	3	131	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2006	453	134	6	138	1	n/a	n/a	0	732
2007	385	131	6	124	1	n/a	n/a	18	665
2008	406	117	7	151	0	n/a	n/a	29	710
2009	390	118	6	168	0	n/a	n/a	23	705
2010	340	107	6	178	1	n/a	n/a	18	650
2011	353	128	3	160	6	0	13	0	663
2012	370	104	2	170	7	0	11	0	664
2013	387	127	1	197	5	0	19	0	736
2014	349	127	2	216	6	0	21	0	721
2015	312	121	3	256	4	0	16	0	712
2016	348	130	2	258	4	1	23	0	766
2017	306	140	2	251	4	1	21	0	725
2018	299	116	9	256	2	0	15	0	697
2019	266	102	7	235	3	0	15	0	628
2020	276	91	6	241	3	1	20	0	638
2021	283	95	7	216	4	1	17	0	623
2022	267	82	5	199	3	1	12	0	569
2023	253	71	6	205	4	1	11	0	551

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	854	45.0	18.9	41.6
1989	836	46.0	18.1	39.8
1990	820	42.0	19.5	9.8
1991	775	43.0	18.0	50.5
1992	787	41.0	19.1	45.4
1993	674	37.0	18.2	56.7
1994	655	35.0	18.7	58.9
1995	658	38.0	17.3	63.4
1996	658	38.0	17.3	63.4
1997	660	39.0	16.9	66.7
1998	627	39.0	16.1	68.3
1999	643	36.0	17.9	77.9
2000	694	41.0	16.9	79.3
2001	707	45.0	15.7	80.1
2002	638	42.0	15.2	87.3
2003	638	42.0	15.2	87.3
2004	641	43.0	14.9	86.1
2005	675	48.0	14.1	85.9
2006	732	52.0	14.1	86.7
2007	665	53.0	12.5	86.7
2008	710	49.5	14.3	87.4
2009	705	61.1	13.6	82
2010	650	49.0	13.2	86.6
2011	663	50.0	13.2	91.6
2012	664	48.0	13.8	93.7
2013	736	48.0	15.3	86.3
2014	721	48.0	15.0	69.1
2015	712	50.0	14.2	76
2016	766	49.0	15.6	79.5
2017	725	48.0	15.1	77.7
2018	697	49.0	14.2	72.2
2019	628	45.0	13.9	71.5
2020	638	44.0	14.5	65.8
2021	623	44.0	14.1	69.8
2022	569	42.0	13.5	69.9
2023	551	42.0	13.1	59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	854	45.0	18.9	41.6
1989	836	46.0	18.1	39.8
1990	820	42.0	19.5	9.8
1991	775	43.0	18.0	50.5
1992	787	41.0	19.1	45.4
1993	674	37.0	18.2	56.7
1994	655	35.0	18.7	58.9
1995	658	38.0	17.3	63.4
1996	658	38.0	17.3	63.4
1997	660	39.0	16.9	66.7
1998	627	39.0	16.1	68.3
1999	643	36.0	17.9	77.9
2000	694	41.0	16.9	79.3
2001	707	45.0	15.7	80.1
2002	638	42.0	15.2	87.3
2003	638	42.0	15.2	87.3
2004	641	43.0	14.9	86.1
2005	675	48.0	14.1	85.9
2006	732	52.0	14.1	86.7
2007	665	53.0	12.5	86.7
2008	710	49.5	14.3	87.4
2009	705	61.1	13.6	82
2010	650	49.0	13.2	86.6
2011	663	50.0	13.2	91.6
2012	664	48.0	13.8	93.7
2013	736	48.0	15.3	86.3
2014	721	48.0	15.0	69.1
2015	712	50.0	14.2	76
2016	766	49.0	15.6	79.5
2017	725	48.0	15.1	77.7
2018	697	49.0	14.2	72.2
2019	628	45.0	13.9	71.5
2020	638	44.0	14.5	65.8
2021	623	44.0	14.1	69.8
2022	569	42.0	13.5	69.9
2023	551	42.0	13.1	59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,400 (15.4%)	$7,716 (84.6%)	$9,116
2019	$1,417 (14.5%)	$8,370 (85.5%)	$9,788
2020	$1,632 (16.4%)	$8,303 (83.6%)	$9,935
2021	$1,536 (15.5%)	$8,368 (84.5%)	$9,904
2022	$2,889 (24.7%)	$8,789 (75.3%)	$11,678
2023	$1,916 (16.0%)	$10,064 (84.0%)	$11,979

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1774^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1385^th of 2240 Elementary schools	19.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering)	46	47	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering)	46	46
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering)	34	40	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering)	47	53	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering)	35	39	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering)	48	38	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering)	41	51	10%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	39	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	628	551	12.3%
African American	102	71	30.4%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	235	205	12.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	266	253	4.9%
Two or More Races	15	11	26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.5%	59.9%	11.6%

Schools Near Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2805 Morgan Combee Rd	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2960	551	42	13.1	59.9%	253 (45.9%)	71 (12.9%)	205 (37.2%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	50.2	1088^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.8%		38	1385^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.2%	297	58.0	50.0	53.0				55.0	41.0	68.0				60.0					$11,979	$1,916	$10,064
Crystal Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Galvin Dr	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2966	409	28	14.6	60.1%	96 (23.5%)	119 (29.1%)	173 (42.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	6.9	2203^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	2.3%		7.6	2177^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.8%	26	26.0	33.0	18.0				29.0	35.0	16.0				19.0					$12,259	$2,663	$9,596
Lakeland Montessori School House	Public, Charter	K-6	1124 Lake Parker Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 413-0003	110	8	13.7	3.6%	74 (67.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (24.5%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	82.9	342^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	84.8%		94.2	58^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.4%	284	81.0	85.0		83.0			63.0	69.0		83.0								$11,131	$1,420	$9,712
Philip O'Brien Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 Lime St E	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2950	627	37	16.9	61.1%	191 (30.5%)	165 (26.3%)	220 (35.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	46 (7.3%)	9.1	2171^st of 2256 public elementary schools	3.8%		8	2174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.9%	3	30.0	25.0	32.0				28.0	27.0	31.0				32.0					$11,314	$2,371	$8,944
Magnolia Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	815 S. Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 797-4991	171	13	13.1	7.0%	101 (59.1%)	11 (6.4%)	40 (23.4%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.6%)	89.7	188^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.7%		85.9	270^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.9%	82	63.0	75.0	88.0	100.0	62.0	85.0	74.0	88.0	82.0	87.0	85.0		82.0	62.0			79.0	$10,843	$368	$10,475
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2730 Maine Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2992	410	31	13.2	64.9%	103 (25.1%)	66 (16.1%)	229 (55.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	54.2	988^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.2%		31.5	1565^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.1%	577	47.0	48.0	64.0				64.0	55.0	64.0				56.0					$15,455	$3,339	$12,117
McKeel Academy Central	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	411 Florida Ave N	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 499-1287	610	35	17.4	38.7%	385 (63.1%)	63 (10.3%)	124 (20.3%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.8%)	91.4	129^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.3%		91.7	121^st of 2240 public elementary schools	94.6%	8	83.0	67.0	75.0	83.0			85.0	86.0	88.0	85.0			80.0					$10,790	$1,874	$8,916
South McKeel Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2222 Edgewood Dr S	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 510-0044	1,200	68	17.6	33.8%	744 (62.0%)	108 (9.0%)	223 (18.6%)	72 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.4%)	89.6	190^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.6%		89.5	179^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.0%	11	86.0	73.0	73.0	80.0			83.0	84.0	72.0	88.0			72.0					$10,515	$1,785	$8,731
Rochelle School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1501 Martin L King Jr Ave	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2810	803	51	15.7	45.2%	276 (34.4%)	300 (37.4%)	186 (23.2%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.2%)	50.4	1083^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.0%		45.3	1204^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%	121	57.0	56.0	45.0	71.0	70.0	71.0	58.0	60.0	45.0	61.0	61.0	65.0	35.0	51.0	100.0	94.0	90.0	$11,296	$1,484	$9,813
North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice	Public	PK, KG-5	410 Robson St W	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2850	644	46	14.0	60.9%	159 (24.7%)	193 (30.0%)	273 (42.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.2%)	13.2	2081^st of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		12.8	2087^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.8%	6	34.0	32.0	30.0				36.0	40.0	30.0				28.0					$11,099	$1,987	$9,111

Frequently Asked Questions about Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering

What district is Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering in?

Polk

What is the racial makeup of Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering?

Students at Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering are 46% White, 37% Hispanic, 13% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering?

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering.

Is Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering a good school?

Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering ranks 1088^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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