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Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1789^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 20% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport is a public charter school in Davenport, FL, serving 977 students in grades K-8 within the Polk district, where just over half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school’s most pressing challenge is a severe chronic absenteeism rate that has more than doubled in recent years, reaching 48.9% in 2023-2024—far above the state average of 31.4% and the highest among nearby schools like Horizons Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School. This attendance crisis is likely driving the school’s overall low academic performance, which has earned it a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past six years.

Academically, Navigator Academy shows a striking split between grade levels. In elementary grades (3-5), students significantly underperform the district in core subjects—for example, only 36% of 4th graders are proficient in math compared to 56% district-wide. However, in middle school (6-8), the school outperforms the district in every subject, with 65% of 6th graders proficient in ELA versus 53% district-wide. Additionally, students in advanced courses excel: 89% are proficient in Algebra 1 and 92% in Biology 1, far exceeding state averages. This creates a “barbell” effect where top-tier students thrive while many others struggle, especially in elementary math—8th-grade math proficiency has collapsed to just 8%, a critical red flag.

Compared to nearby schools, Navigator Academy’s challenges are not solely due to demographics. Davenport School Of The Arts, a K-8 magnet school just 5.4 miles away, serves a similar poverty rate (51.1%) but achieves a 4-star rating and far better outcomes. Even Mater Academy Davenport, which serves a higher-poverty population (69.4%), earns a 3-star rating. Navigator Academy also spends less per student ($7,909) than most nearby schools, which may limit resources for interventions. To improve, the school must urgently address its attendance crisis, which is undermining its potential and threatening to erode its one area of strength in middle school.

977

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,909

Per pupil spending ?

51.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

495 Holly Hill Rd
Davenport, FL 33837

(863) 353-3005

District: Polk

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.6%

African American:

9.0%

White:

8.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 24th percentile in 2021 → 20th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (49% vs 63% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (49% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg52%

Florida avg63%

Elementary school

1,789^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 20%▼ down 4 pts since 2021

From bottom 24% (2021) to bottom 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

777^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 36%▲ up 12 pts since 2021

From bottom 24% (2021) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

51^st of 86Elementary Schools in the Polk

61^st of 70Polk among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	25.0	1789 of 2240	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	29.8	1654 of 2258	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.2	1895 of 2256	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.0	1871 of 2240	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.5	1562 of 2219	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.1	1699 of 2247	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	39.8	777 of 1216	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.4	698 of 1205	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.0	971 of 1196	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.3	799 of 1177	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.2	738 of 1148	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.3	859 of 1136	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 178%+4 vs state

Civics69%-8 vs state

Algebra 165%~ state avg

English Language Arts54%-7 vs state

Math44%-18 vs state

Science27%-30 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, July 2, 2021

VERY POOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND BOARD. PRINCIPAL IS RACIST AND NEVER WANTS TO HEAR THE TRUTH(EVEN WITH PROOF).WHAT THE SCHOOL OFFERS IS ONLY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY. BULLYING IS A BIG PROBLEM. THEY WENT THRU OVER 20+ STAFF MEMBERS SINCE SCHOOL STARTED BECAUSE THEY WERE TREATED POORLY. THEY CAN NOT HANDEL KIDS WITH SPEICAL NEEDS. THEY DIDNT HAVE A TEACHER FOR ONLINE KIDS FOR OVER 3 WEEKS. THEY BLAME EVERYTHING ON THE PARENTS. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 14, 2021

Horrible administration
Highly unorganized
Majority of teachers lack experience
Students = money, nothing more Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport	Public, Charter	K-8	495 Holly Hill Rd	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 353-3005	977	56	17.4	51.7%	83 (8.5%)	88 (9.0%)	778 (79.6%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	11 (1.1%)	25	1789^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.1%		29.8	1654^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.7%	135	58.0	41.0	42.0	65.0	59.0	58.0	58.0	36.0	34.0	52.0	49.0	8.0	32.0	18.0	65.0		78.0	69.0	$7,909	$924	$6,985
Horizons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Forest Lake Dr	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 419-3430	1,543	80	19.2	64.0%	148 (9.6%)	370 (24.0%)	968 (62.7%)	21 (1.4%)	11 (0.7%)	6 (0.4%)	19 (1.2%)	14.9	2043^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	8.8%		16.3	2004^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.2%	39	34.0	40.0	42.0				44.0	44.0	45.0				46.0						$9,614	$1,467	$8,147
Davenport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8 W Palmetto St	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 534-0500	938	37	25.3	67.4%	119 (12.7%)	183 (19.5%)	606 (64.6%)	8 (0.9%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.6%)	20.9	1897^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.3%		23.2	1820^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.4%	77	47.0	45.0	50.0				38.0	51.0	46.0				43.0						$9,933	$1,341	$8,592
Bethune Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	900 Avenue F	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 421-3334	430	20	21.5	77.9%	46 (10.7%)	218 (50.7%)	148 (34.4%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	54.8	1025^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.2%		50.4	1103^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	51.2%	78	55.0	62.0	64.0				55.0	74.0	62.0				63.0						$11,143	$2,085	$9,058
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Johnson Ave E	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3254	725	34	21.3	77.0%	47 (6.5%)	179 (24.7%)	492 (67.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	14.6	2048^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.6%		12.8	2084^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.7%	36	36.0	45.0	36.0				47.0	50.0	41.0				38.0						$11,092	$1,550	$9,541
Alta Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Scenic Hwy S	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3235	780	45	17.3	70.9%	80 (10.3%)	191 (24.5%)	495 (63.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	16.6	2005^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.5%		12.3	2098^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.1%	93	45.0	49.0	40.0	49.0			44.0	40.0	33.0	51.0			39.0						$10,923	$1,568	$9,354
Davenport School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	4751 County Road 547 N	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 420-2557	1,440	86	16.7	51.1%	369 (25.6%)	231 (16.0%)	781 (54.2%)	27 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (2.2%)	73.6	539^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.9%		73.3	547^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.8%	8	68.0	72.0	69.0	81.0	77.0	81.0	68.0	72.0	69.0	81.0	66.0	57.0	67.0	75.0	86.0	97.0		100.0	$10,387	$1,412	$8,975
Loughman Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Us Hwy 17- 92 N	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3309	1,179	57	20.6	54.4%	194 (16.5%)	244 (20.7%)	693 (58.8%)	20 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	25 (2.1%)	15.1	2036^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.1%		14.7	2043^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	9.5%	7	40.0	42.0	48.0				41.0	48.0	37.0				40.0						$9,327	$1,248	$8,079
Mater Academy Davenport	Public, Charter	K-5	318 Ronald Reagan Pkwy	Davenport	33896	Polk County	Polk	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 534-0500	815	49	16.6	69.4%	126 (15.5%)	87 (10.7%)	551 (67.6%)	21 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.6%)	56.8	963^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.0%		47.6	1168^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.3%	205	65.0	69.0	48.0				77.0	67.0	55.0				62.0						$9,465	$414	$9,052
Lake Alfred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Cummings St E	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 295-5985	1,059	56	18.9	65.0%	198 (18.7%)	301 (28.4%)	504 (47.6%)	13 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.8%)	23.1	1845^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.6%		30.4	1632^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	27.7%	213	43.0	50.0	44.0				57.0	50.0	41.0				47.0						$9,528	$1,341	$8,185

Frequently Asked Questions about Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport

What is the racial makeup of Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport?

Students at Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport are 80% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport?

In the 2024-25 school year, 977 students attended Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport.

Is Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport a good school?

Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport ranks in the bottom 20.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport in?

Polk

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