Frank E. Brigham Academy

Summary:

Frank E. Brigham Academy is an elementary school in Winter Haven, Florida, serving 564 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in the state.

Frank E. Brigham Academy consistently outperforms the Polk District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 49% and 52% for the Polk District, and 55% and 60% for the state, respectively. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 73% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the Polk District (48%) and the state (53%). Frank E. Brigham Academy has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade and ranks in the top 15% of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking of 153 out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's diverse student population, with 24.65% African American and 25.18% Hispanic students, is a strength, and the school's strong academic performance across all racial groups suggests it is effectively serving its diverse community.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hartridge Academy, Pinewood Elementary School, Fred G. Garner Elementary School, and Jewett School Of The Arts, Frank E. Brigham Academy stands out with its consistently higher academic performance, stronger statewide ranking and rating, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.1% in 2019-2020 to 15.5% in 2022-2023, it still remains lower than the nearby schools, which range from 21.7% to 50.4% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 601 Avenue C SE
       Winter Haven, FL  33880


(863) 291-5300

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,878 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.7%
Hispanic:
26.1%
African American:
24.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frank E. Brigham Academy ranks better than 93.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.67. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Frank E. Brigham Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.7%), Hispanic (26.1%), African American (24.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank E. Brigham Academy is 17.2. 65 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Frank E. Brigham Academy employs 32 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank E. Brigham Academy is $9,878. 58 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Frank E. Brigham Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

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


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Rank History for Frank E. Brigham Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.57 221st 1688 86.9%
2007 84.56 227th 1786 87.3%
2008 85.68 192nd 1789 89.3%
2009 89.55 111th 1847 94.0%
2010 86.34 184th 1919 90.4%
2011 81.98 302nd 1985 84.8%
2012 76.35 427th 1984 78.5%
2013 88.25 182nd 2029 91.0%
2014 90.55 135th 2064 93.5%
2016 89.93 146th 2087 93.0%
2017 89.09 171st 2112 91.9%
2018 84.47 303rd 2118 85.7%
2019 88.96 186th 2182 91.5%
2021 86.07 285th 2247 87.3%
2022 82.87 345th 2219 84.5%
2023 84.63 296th 2240 86.8%
2024 90.67 153rd 2256 93.2%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Enrollment information for Frank E. Brigham Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 296 297 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1989 278 313 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1990 323 376 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1991 316 393 6 20 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1992 342 469 4 21 0 n/a n/a 0 836
1993 305 416 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1994 348 179 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 360 179 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1996 360 179 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1997 363 171 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1998 370 170 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1999 353 182 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 356 181 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2001 350 178 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 362 180 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 362 180 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 366 170 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2005 372 170 17 23 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2006 370 177 17 35 3 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 343 173 20 32 2 n/a n/a 30 600
2008 326 165 19 35 2 n/a n/a 29 576
2009 333 161 21 33 2 n/a n/a 30 580
2010 318 150 26 35 2 n/a n/a 27 558
2011 295 138 30 45 0 0 18 0 526
2012 297 128 34 48 1 1 18 0 527
2013 300 123 31 55 1 1 17 0 528
2014 297 119 35 57 1 1 18 0 528
2015 282 120 31 68 1 1 24 0 527
2016 296 115 29 80 1 1 26 0 548
2017 279 122 20 100 1 1 23 0 546
2018 271 121 18 112 1 0 22 0 545
2019 283 128 14 113 1 0 23 0 562
2020 272 127 17 120 1 0 24 0 561
2021 255 136 17 131 2 0 28 0 569
2022 228 137 19 130 0 0 24 0 538
2023 232 139 25 142 0 0 26 0 564
2024 230 137 20 144 0 0 20 0 551

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frank E. Brigham Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 611 38.0 16.0 58.9
1989 606 37.0 16.3 59.1
1990 727 47.0 15.4 11
1991 735 50.0 14.7 70.2
1992 836 51.0 16.3 58.1
1993 749 50.0 15.0 64.9
1994 539 33.0 16.3 31.4
1995 548 30.0 18.3 29.4
1996 548 30.0 18.3 29.4
1997 548 31.0 17.7 29.4
1998 551 31.0 17.8 25.8
1999 548 31.0 17.7 34.5
2000 550 30.0 18.3 30.7
2001 542 31.0 17.5 28.2
2002 572 36.0 15.9 28.7
2003 572 36.0 15.9 28.7
2004 572 42.0 13.6 31.5
2005 583 45.0 13.0 31
2006 602 50.0 12.0 32.6
2007 600 48.0 12.5 33.5
2008 576 41.5 13.9 32.5
2009 580 48.2 14.1 32.7
2010 558 39.0 14.3 36.2
2011 526 36.0 14.6 33.1
2012 527 36.0 14.6 36.8
2013 528 36.0 14.6 35.2
2014 528 36.0 14.6 36.2
2015 527 34.0 15.5 32.1
2016 548 34.0 16.1 37.8
2017 546 31.0 17.6 40.5
2018 545 36.0 15.1 37.8
2019 562 32.0 17.5 30.4
2020 561 31.0 18.0 29.9
2021 569 33.0 17.2 37.1
2022 538 33.0 16.3 37.9
2023 564 32.0 17.6 34
2024 551 32.0 17.2 49.5

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 Frank E. Brigham Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 611 38.0 16.0 58.9
1989 606 37.0 16.3 59.1
1990 727 47.0 15.4 11
1991 735 50.0 14.7 70.2
1992 836 51.0 16.3 58.1
1993 749 50.0 15.0 64.9
1994 539 33.0 16.3 31.4
1995 548 30.0 18.3 29.4
1996 548 30.0 18.3 29.4
1997 548 31.0 17.7 29.4
1998 551 31.0 17.8 25.8
1999 548 31.0 17.7 34.5
2000 550 30.0 18.3 30.7
2001 542 31.0 17.5 28.2
2002 572 36.0 15.9 28.7
2003 572 36.0 15.9 28.7
2004 572 42.0 13.6 31.5
2005 583 45.0 13.0 31
2006 602 50.0 12.0 32.6
2007 600 48.0 12.5 33.5
2008 576 41.5 13.9 32.5
2009 580 48.2 14.1 32.7
2010 558 39.0 14.3 36.2
2011 526 36.0 14.6 33.1
2012 527 36.0 14.6 36.8
2013 528 36.0 14.6 35.2
2014 528 36.0 14.6 36.2
2015 527 34.0 15.5 32.1
2016 548 34.0 16.1 37.8
2017 546 31.0 17.6 40.5
2018 545 36.0 15.1 37.8
2019 562 32.0 17.5 30.4
2020 561 31.0 18.0 29.9
2021 569 33.0 17.2 37.1
2022 538 33.0 16.3 37.9
2023 564 32.0 17.6 34
2024 551 32.0 17.2 49.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Frank E. Brigham Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $264 (3.3%) $7,674 (96.7%) $7,938
2019 $390 (4.8%) $7,758 (95.2%) $8,148
2020 $658 (7.6%) $7,957 (92.4%) $8,615
2021 $615 (7.4%) $7,683 (92.6%) $8,298
2022 $2,229 (22.3%) $7,766 (77.7%) $9,994
2023 $1,088 (11.0%) $8,791 (89.0%) $9,878

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank E. Brigham Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 296th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frank E. Brigham Academy)8175
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frank E. Brigham Academy)9270
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frank E. Brigham Academy)8371
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frank E. Brigham Academy)8378
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frank E. Brigham Academy)7068
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frank E. Brigham Academy)8174
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Frank E. Brigham Academy)7059
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Polk)4539
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562564
 0.4%
African American128139
 8.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1425
 78.6%
Hispanic113142
 25.7%
Pacific Islander00
White283232
 18%
Two or More Races2326
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.4%34%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Frank E. Brigham Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 551 students attended Frank E. Brigham Academy.

Yes. Frank E. Brigham Academy ranks in the top 6.8% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Frank E. Brigham Academy are 42% White, 26% Hispanic, 25% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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