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:
153^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,878

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 564

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

Hispanic:

25.2%

African American:

24.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frank E. Brigham Academy ranks better than 93.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.67. (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 Frank E. Brigham Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), Hispanic (25.2%), African American (24.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank E. Brigham Academy is 17.6. 66 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Frank E. Brigham Academy employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 57^th 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
2006	84.57	221^st	1688	86.9%
2007	84.56	227^th	1786	87.3%
2008	85.68	192^nd	1789	89.3%
2009	89.55	111^th	1847	94.0%
2010	86.34	184^th	1919	90.4%
2011	81.98	302^nd	1985	84.8%
2012	76.35	427^th	1984	78.5%
2013	88.25	182^nd	2029	91.0%
2014	90.55	135^th	2064	93.5%
2016	89.93	146^th	2087	93.0%
2017	89.09	171^st	2112	91.9%
2018	84.47	303^rd	2118	85.7%
2019	88.96	186^th	2182	91.5%
2021	86.07	285^th	2247	87.3%
2022	82.87	345^th	2219	84.5%
2023	84.63	296^th	2240	86.8%
2024	90.67	153^rd	2256	93.2%

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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 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

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

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

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 Frank E. Brigham Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 186^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 296^th 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)	81	75	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frank E. Brigham Academy)	92	70	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frank E. Brigham Academy)	83	71	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frank E. Brigham Academy)	83	78	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frank E. Brigham Academy)	70	68	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frank E. Brigham Academy)	81	74	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Frank E. Brigham Academy)	70	59	11%
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	562	564	0.4%
African American	128	139	8.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	14	25	78.6%
Hispanic	113	142	25.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	283	232	18%
Two or More Races	23	26	13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.4%	34%	3.6%

Schools Near Frank E. Brigham Academy

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frank E. Brigham Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	601 Avenue C SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5300	564	32	17.6	34.0%	232 (41.1%)	139 (24.6%)	142 (25.2%)	25 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	90.7	153^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.2%		84.6	296^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.8%	143	80.0	76.0	81.0				80.0	76.0	82.0				73.0				$9,878	$1,088	$8,791
Cypress Junction Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 5th St SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 259-1490	196	13	15.0	1.5%	135 (68.9%)	15 (7.7%)	35 (17.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	35.4	1478^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.5%		61.2	811^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.8%	667	55.0	53.0	54.0	58.0	37.0	65.0	40.0	47.0	25.0	50.0	60.0		29.0	41.0	72.0		$9,873	$1,562	$8,311
Elbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 15th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5364	601	42	14.3	61.7%	137 (22.8%)	206 (34.3%)	219 (36.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	27.7	1697^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.8%		25.1	1740^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.3%	43	32.0	51.0	44.0				36.0	54.0	34.0				38.0				$11,542	$2,282	$9,260
Jewett School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2250 8th St NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 291-5373	679	48	14.1	47.9%	179 (26.4%)	312 (45.9%)	156 (23.0%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	39.9	1347^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.3%		30	1610^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%	263	51.0	48.0	52.0	57.0	46.0	48.0	51.0	34.0	39.0	59.0	26.0	43.0	51.0	31.0	75.0	73.0	$11,006	$1,267	$9,740
Inwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Avenue G NW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5369	298	18	16.5	69.8%	49 (16.4%)	151 (50.7%)	81 (27.2%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	14.9	2035^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%		29.6	1622^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	27.6%	413	24.0	33.0	32.0				32.0	35.0	38.0				45.0				$12,064	$2,143	$9,921
John Snively Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	848 Snively Ave	Eloise	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5325	399	28	14.2	72.2%	58 (14.5%)	98 (24.6%)	226 (56.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	31.7	1571^st of 2256 public elementary schools	30.4%		26.1	1714^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.5%	143	51.0	38.0	44.0				62.0	43.0	40.0				36.0				$13,454	$2,555	$10,899
Lake Shipp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Camellia Dr	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5384	628	30	20.9	59.9%	163 (26.0%)	209 (33.3%)	206 (32.8%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.7%)	24.1	1791^st of 2256 public elementary schools	20.6%		32.7	1537^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.4%	254	40.0	40.0	37.0				58.0	36.0	38.0				32.0				$8,752	$1,570	$7,180
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Gilbert St	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 298-7977	709	41	17.2	52.9%	249 (35.1%)	154 (21.7%)	278 (39.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.4%)	38.4	1381^st of 2256 public elementary schools	38.8%		38.8	1367^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.0%	14	49.0	47.0	46.0				57.0	52.0	49.0				37.0				$9,660	$1,529	$8,130
Fred G. Garner Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Havendale Blvd NW	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5455	901	54	16.6	61.7%	182 (20.2%)	346 (38.4%)	352 (39.1%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.4%)	32.3	1552^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	31.2%		15.6	2013^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.1%	461	42.0	34.0	51.0				48.0	47.0	53.0				45.0				$9,948	$2,099	$7,849
Hartridge Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1400 Us Highway 92 W	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 956-4434	201	11	18.2	42.3%	108 (53.7%)	21 (10.4%)	64 (31.8%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	67.8	686^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.6%		71.9	587^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.8%	99	56.0	59.0	82.0				73.0	67.0	68.0				41.0				$8,954	$355	$8,599

Frequently Asked Questions about Frank E. Brigham Academy

What is the racial makeup of Frank E. Brigham Academy?

Students at Frank E. Brigham Academy are 41% White, 25% Hispanic, 25% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Frank E. Brigham Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 564 students attended Frank E. Brigham Academy.

Is Frank E. Brigham Academy a good school?

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

What district is Frank E. Brigham Academy in?

Polk

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