Polk Full Time Eschool

Summary:

Polk Full Time Eschool is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Lakeland, Florida, with 604 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school is part of the Polk school district, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Polk Full Time Eschool stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (34.93%) and African American (17.55%) students compared to surrounding schools. The school has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, ranging from 69.4% in 2020-2021 to 93.3% in 2019-2020, which is generally higher than the surrounding Language & Literacy Academy For Learning, Hospital Homebound, and Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner), which have lower graduation rates. However, Polk Full Time Eschool has also experienced varying chronic absenteeism rates, from a low of 2.5% in 2018-2019 to a high of 26.6% in 2019-2020, which is an area of concern.

Academically, Polk Full Time Eschool generally outperforms the Polk district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, particularly in subjects like Biology 1, US History, and Civics. However, the school struggles in some areas, such as Math and 5th/8th grade Science. The school's relatively strong performance compared to nearby alternative schools may be attributed to the district's increased per-student spending, which has risen from $6,195 in 2019-2020 to $12,638 in 2022-2023. Additionally, Polk Full Time Eschool has a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 0.5% to 18.97%, compared to the surrounding alternative schools.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 604 S. Central Ave
       Lakeland, FL  33815


(863) 354-3999

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1445th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,638 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  604

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.4%
Hispanic:
34.9%
African American:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Polk Full Time Eschool ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Polk Full Time Eschool ranks better than 53.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Polk Full Time Eschool ranks better than 66.4% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Polk Full Time Eschool who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Polk Full Time Eschool is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.4%), Hispanic (34.9%), African American (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Polk School District. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Polk Full Time Eschool is $12,638. 6 alternative schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Polk Full Time Eschool was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Polk Full Time Eschool 561st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Polk Full Time Eschool in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Polk Full Time Eschool 271st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Polk Full Time Eschool in the ranking list.)

Polk:

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


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Rank History for Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.35 1225th 2247 45.5%
2022 28.40 1606th 2219 27.6%
2023 41.89 1289th 2240 42.5%
2024 36.51 1445th 2256 35.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.97 511th 1031 50.4%
2018 27.90 757th 1035 26.9%
2019 63.63 374th 1099 66.0%
2021 66.22 349th 1136 69.3%
2022 54.56 486th 1148 57.7%
2023 47.80 599th 1177 49.1%
2024 51.97 561st 1196 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.52 182nd 714 74.5%
2018 46.79 310th 716 56.7%
2019 47.96 303rd 734 58.7%
2021 46.77 292nd 746 60.9%
2022 51.14 266th 774 65.6%
2023 50.88 276th 792 65.2%
2024 52.53 271st 807 66.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Polk Full Time Eschool Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
2015 71 8 0 20 0 0 5 0 104
2016 70 11 1 19 1 0 3 0 105
2017 78 12 1 30 0 1 2 0 124
2018 57 8 3 19 1 0 4 0 92
2019 118 21 1 44 1 0 6 0 191
2020 142 24 1 36 0 0 8 0 211
2021 1164 400 29 971 7 3 78 0 2652
2022 506 295 18 495 3 1 45 0 1363
2023 256 106 7 211 0 1 23 0 604

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 Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 17 n/a n/a 35.3
2015 104 n/a n/a 15.4
2016 105 n/a n/a 14.3
2017 124 n/a n/a 21
2018 92 n/a n/a 3.3
2019 191 0.0 n/a 32.5
2020 211 0.0 n/a 24.6
2021 2652 0.0 n/a 19
2022 1363 0.0 n/a 0.7
2023 604 0.0 n/a 0.5

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 Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 17 n/a n/a 35.3
2015 104 n/a n/a 15.4
2016 105 n/a n/a 14.3
2017 124 n/a n/a 21
2018 92 n/a n/a 3.3
2019 191 0.0 n/a 32.5
2020 211 0.0 n/a 24.6
2021 2652 0.0 n/a 19
2022 1363 0.0 n/a 0.7
2023 604 0.0 n/a 0.5

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 Polk Full Time Eschool

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $300 (6.5%) $4,345 (93.5%) $4,646
2020 $170 (2.7%) $6,025 (97.3%) $6,195
2021 $811 (7.2%) $10,497 (92.8%) $11,308
2022 $1,958 (15.7%) $10,479 (84.3%) $12,437
2023 $890 (7.0%) $11,748 (93.0%) $12,638

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Polk Full Time Eschool

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 374th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 599th of 1177 Middle schools
 16.9%
Ranks 303rd of 734 High schoolsRanks 276th of 792 High schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Full Time Eschool)7369
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4843
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Full Time Eschool)6143
 18%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4238
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Polk Full Time Eschool)7540
 35%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3935
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Full Time Eschool)7158
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4841
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Polk Full Time Eschool)2947
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3532
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Polk Full Time Eschool)3746
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Polk)4133
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Full Time Eschool)7467
 7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4544
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Full Time Eschool)5552
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4238
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Polk Full Time Eschool)5573
 18%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Polk)5450
 4%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Polk Full Time Eschool)8071
 9%
   End of Course Civics (Polk)7065
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk Full Time Eschool)2947
 18%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)5141
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Polk Full Time Eschool)6130
 31%
   End of Course Geometry (Polk)5437
 17%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students191604
 216.2%
African American21106
 404.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian17
 600%
Hispanic44211
 379.5%
Pacific Islander01
White118256
 116.9%
Two or More Races623
 283.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.5%0.5%
 32%


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Polk Full Time Eschool ranks 1445th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Polk Full Time Eschool are 42% White, 35% Hispanic, 18% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 604 students attended Polk Full Time Eschool.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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