Mater Academy Davenport serves 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mater Academy Davenport's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mater Academy Davenport is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
65%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mater Academy Davenport?
600 students attend Mater Academy Davenport.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mater Academy Davenport students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Academy Davenport?
Mater Academy Davenport has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Academy Davenport offer ?
Mater Academy Davenport offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mater Academy Davenport part of?
Mater Academy Davenport is part of Polk School District.
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