At a glance
Reported students
107
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
625
Rcma Mulberry Community Academy: 107 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Rcma Mulberry Community Academy
Rcma Mulberry Community Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Mulberry. It is one of 160 current school records connected to Polk. NCES reports 107 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.3%) and Black (2.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rcma Mulberry Community Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic96.3%
- Black2.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Polk
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakeland Montessori School House
Elementary · Grades KG–08
129 reported students
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
182 reported students
Hartridge Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
200 reported students
Elementary - N Lakeland
Elementary · Grades PK–05
0 reported students
Scenic Terrace K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
0 reported students
Alturas Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
Public schools near Rcma Mulberry Community Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Oak School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 996 | 1.5 mi |
| James W. Sikes Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 502 | 2.4 mi |
| R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 899 | 3.3 mi |
| Springhead Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 750 | 4 mi |
| Purcell Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 438 | 4.4 mi |
| Medulla Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 488 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rcma Mulberry Community Academy
What grades does Rcma Mulberry Community Academy serve?
Rcma Mulberry Community Academy reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Polk.
How many students attend Rcma Mulberry Community Academy?
Rcma Mulberry Community Academy reported 107 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rcma Mulberry Community Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 107 students and 7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rcma Mulberry Community Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rcma Mulberry Community Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Rcma Mulberry Community Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rcma Mulberry Community Academy in?
Rcma Mulberry Community Academy is part of Polk, based in Bartow, FL, which operates 160 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rcma Mulberry Community Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willow Oak School (1.5 mi), James W. Sikes Elementary School (2.4 mi), R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.