Winston Academy Of Engineering

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Winston Academy Of Engineering ranks 442 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Winston Academy Of Engineering is an elementary school located in Lakeland, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 506. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winston Academy Of Engineering consistently outperforms the Polk District and the state of Florida in academic assessments across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of 3rd graders, 62% of 4th graders, and 68% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 49%, 44%, and 50% in the Polk District, respectively. Similarly, in Math, 78% of 3rd graders, 62% of 4th graders, and 66% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 52%, 50%, and 50% in the Polk District. The school's 5th-grade students also consistently outperform the Polk District and the state in Statewide Science assessments, with 71% of 5th graders proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 48% in the Polk District and 53% statewide.

When compared to nearby schools in the Polk District, Winston Academy Of Engineering stands out as a high-performing school. For example, McKeel Academy Central, a public charter school, also consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 83% of 3rd graders, 67% of 4th graders, and 75% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024. However, Winston Academy Of Engineering's performance is still impressive, considering it is a traditional public school. While the school faces some challenges, such as increasing chronic absenteeism, its overall success can be attributed to factors like its diverse student population, higher spending per student, and effective instructional practices.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

3415 Swindell Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810

(863) 499-2890

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
442^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,858

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 506

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.5%

Hispanic:

27.7%

African American:

24.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winston Academy Of Engineering ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.72. (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 Winston Academy Of Engineering is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.5%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (24.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winston Academy Of Engineering is 18.7. 74 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Winston Academy Of Engineering employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winston Academy Of Engineering is $9,858. 60 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Winston Academy Of 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 Winston Academy Of Engineering

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	9.68	1578^th	1688	6.5%
2007	12.46	1647^th	1786	7.8%
2008	23.62	1445^th	1789	19.2%
2009	14.15	1668^th	1847	9.7%
2010	18.41	1656^th	1919	13.7%
2011	32.72	1419^th	1985	28.5%
2012	16.29	1745^th	1984	12.0%
2013	16.37	1811^th	2029	10.7%
2014	9.35	1981^st	2064	4.0%
2016	57.73	876^th	2087	58.0%
2017	65.51	712^th	2112	66.3%
2018	70.74	592^nd	2118	72.0%
2019	78.45	440^th	2182	79.8%
2021	74.80	537^th	2247	76.1%
2022	72.22	586^th	2219	73.6%
2023	75.57	495^th	2240	77.9%
2024	78.72	442^nd	2256	80.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Winston Academy Of Engineering

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	306	529	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	854
1989	277	521	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	816
1990	271	555	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	842
1991	294	559	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	873
1992	265	589	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	872
1993	412	188	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1994	452	194	2	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	674
1995	381	229	3	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
1996	381	229	3	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
1997	371	241	2	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
1998	365	259	1	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	664
1999	342	267	0	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	664
2000	335	306	0	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	719
2001	343	266	2	92	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
2002	284	237	0	93	1	n/a	n/a	0	615
2003	284	237	0	93	1	n/a	n/a	0	615
2004	279	221	0	109	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
2005	261	231	0	105	1	n/a	n/a	0	598
2006	249	227	0	151	1	n/a	n/a	0	628
2007	228	196	0	167	0	n/a	n/a	22	613
2008	168	197	0	155	0	n/a	n/a	12	532
2009	155	199	0	141	0	n/a	n/a	20	515
2010	166	196	2	145	0	n/a	n/a	25	534
2011	136	167	1	171	5	0	17	0	497
2012	141	188	1	164	4	0	18	0	516
2013	157	195	0	178	1	0	18	0	549
2014	155	208	0	190	1	0	13	0	567
2015	106	159	7	157	2	0	17	0	448
2016	150	177	11	171	2	0	19	0	530
2017	158	168	16	173	4	0	19	0	538
2018	175	175	21	161	4	0	15	0	551
2019	181	168	25	168	2	0	12	0	556
2020	188	158	19	166	0	0	14	0	545
2021	180	166	22	146	0	0	14	0	528
2022	195	152	20	134	0	0	15	0	516
2023	200	124	24	140	0	0	18	0	506

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winston Academy Of Engineering

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	854	41.0	20.8	65.3
1989	816	41.0	19.9	65.3
1990	842	44.0	19.1	9.5
1991	873	42.0	20.7	78.5
1992	872	45.0	19.3	70.9
1993	629	34.0	18.5	52
1994	674	33.0	20.4	55
1995	639	32.0	20.0	67
1996	639	32.0	20.0	67
1997	649	31.0	20.9	68
1998	664	33.0	20.1	67.2
1999	664	35.0	19.0	80.7
2000	719	37.0	19.4	75.2
2001	703	44.0	16.0	79.7
2002	615	36.0	17.1	84.6
2003	615	36.0	17.1	84.6
2004	609	38.0	16.0	82.4
2005	598	41.0	14.6	80.8
2006	628	44.0	14.3	83.1
2007	613	41.0	15.0	87.5
2008	532	38.0	14.0	83.1
2009	515	38.8	15.6	85.7
2010	534	34.0	15.7	89
2011	497	32.0	15.5	93.2
2012	516	32.0	16.1	94.2
2013	549	33.0	16.6	88.2
2014	567	31.0	18.2	74.1
2015	448	34.0	13.1	66.7
2016	530	31.0	17.0	59.8
2017	538	31.0	17.3	52
2018	551	33.0	16.6	50.1
2019	556	32.0	17.3	44.8
2020	545	32.0	17.0	40.2
2021	528	31.0	17.0	41.9
2022	516	30.0	17.2	44.6
2023	506	27.0	18.7	38.1

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 Winston Academy Of Engineering

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	854	41.0	20.8	65.3
1989	816	41.0	19.9	65.3
1990	842	44.0	19.1	9.5
1991	873	42.0	20.7	78.5
1992	872	45.0	19.3	70.9
1993	629	34.0	18.5	52
1994	674	33.0	20.4	55
1995	639	32.0	20.0	67
1996	639	32.0	20.0	67
1997	649	31.0	20.9	68
1998	664	33.0	20.1	67.2
1999	664	35.0	19.0	80.7
2000	719	37.0	19.4	75.2
2001	703	44.0	16.0	79.7
2002	615	36.0	17.1	84.6
2003	615	36.0	17.1	84.6
2004	609	38.0	16.0	82.4
2005	598	41.0	14.6	80.8
2006	628	44.0	14.3	83.1
2007	613	41.0	15.0	87.5
2008	532	38.0	14.0	83.1
2009	515	38.8	15.6	85.7
2010	534	34.0	15.7	89
2011	497	32.0	15.5	93.2
2012	516	32.0	16.1	94.2
2013	549	33.0	16.6	88.2
2014	567	31.0	18.2	74.1
2015	448	34.0	13.1	66.7
2016	530	31.0	17.0	59.8
2017	538	31.0	17.3	52
2018	551	33.0	16.6	50.1
2019	556	32.0	17.3	44.8
2020	545	32.0	17.0	40.2
2021	528	31.0	17.0	41.9
2022	516	30.0	17.2	44.6
2023	506	27.0	18.7	38.1

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 Winston Academy Of Engineering

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,237 (14.5%)	$7,290 (85.5%)	$8,527
2019	$1,434 (15.8%)	$7,650 (84.2%)	$9,084
2020	$696 (8.1%)	$7,927 (91.9%)	$8,623
2021	$870 (10.3%)	$7,563 (89.7%)	$8,433
2022	$1,847 (19.2%)	$7,790 (80.8%)	$9,637
2023	$1,339 (13.6%)	$8,519 (86.4%)	$9,858

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winston Academy Of Engineering

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 440^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 495^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winston Academy Of Engineering)	71	67	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Academy Of Engineering)	83	84	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Winston Academy Of Engineering)	77	68	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Academy Of Engineering)	71	70	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winston Academy Of Engineering)	73	57	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Academy Of Engineering)	68	51	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Winston Academy Of Engineering)	59	62	3%
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	556	506	9%
African American	168	124	26.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	25	24	4%
Hispanic	168	140	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	181	200	10.5%
Two or More Races	12	18	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.8%	38.1%	6.6%

Schools Near Winston Academy Of 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
Winston Academy Of Engineering	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3415 Swindell Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2890	506	27	18.7	38.1%	200 (39.5%)	124 (24.5%)	140 (27.7%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	78.7	442^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	80.4%		75.6	495^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.9%	53	75.0	62.0	68.0				78.0	62.0	66.0				71.0					$9,858	$1,339	$8,519
Jesse Keen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	815 Plateau Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2880	649	39	16.6	66.7%	102 (15.7%)	82 (12.6%)	456 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	14.8	2040^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.6%		6.1	2192^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	2.1%	152	28.0	26.0	33.0				33.0	34.0	44.0				48.0					$10,511	$2,348	$8,162
Griffin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3315 Kathleen Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6020	379	23	16.4	64.9%	95 (25.1%)	126 (33.2%)	142 (37.5%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	29	1649^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.9%		20	1894^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.4%	245	37.0	33.0	41.0				46.0	37.0	50.0				61.0					$11,521	$2,345	$9,177
Sleepy Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2285 Sleepy Hill Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 815-6768	739	51	14.4	66.2%	205 (27.7%)	175 (23.7%)	332 (44.9%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	35.2	1485^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.2%		46.9	1163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	48.1%	322	44.0	33.0	50.0				45.0	39.0	62.0				57.0					$11,167	$1,993	$9,173
Lincoln Avenue Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1330 Lincoln Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 499-2955	526	34	15.4	23.6%	225 (42.8%)	137 (26.0%)	103 (19.6%)	29 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.9%)	94.9	54^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.6%		94.4	54^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.6%		93.0	78.0	76.0				95.0	90.0	79.0				82.0					$10,095	$1,094	$9,001
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	510 Hartsell Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2870	642	37	17.3	62.8%	175 (27.3%)	296 (46.1%)	137 (21.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.8%)	19.3	1927^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.6%		25.3	1738^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.4%	189	32.0	38.0	40.0	33.0	38.0	48.0	27.0	62.0	38.0	17.0	23.0	35.0	35.0	39.0	37.0	55.0	75.0	$9,800	$1,430	$8,370
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
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
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
Dixieland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	416 Ariana St	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2930	330	20	16.5	64.8%	92 (27.9%)	72 (21.8%)	141 (42.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.0%)	28.4	1665^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.2%		26	1719^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.3%	54	42.0	28.0	33.0				56.0	57.0	46.0				33.0					$11,484	$2,192	$9,292

Frequently Asked Questions about Winston Academy Of Engineering

What district is Winston Academy Of Engineering in?

Polk

How many students attend Winston Academy Of Engineering?

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Winston Academy Of Engineering.

Is Winston Academy Of Engineering a good school?

Winston Academy Of Engineering ranks 442^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Winston Academy Of Engineering?

Students at Winston Academy Of Engineering are 40% White, 28% Hispanic, 25% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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