Enrollment
710
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sebring, FL
Cracker Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cracker Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120084002824
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cracker Trail Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Sebring · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cracker Trail Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cracker Trail Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL.
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Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cracker Trail Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cracker Trail Elementary School
Cracker Trail Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sebring, Florida, enrolling 710 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 710 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 1,038 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 29.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students) and Avon Park High School (980 students) alongside Cracker Trail Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cracker Trail Elementary School compares
Cracker Trail Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,874
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Cracker Trail Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highlands, which includes Cracker Trail Elementary School.
$11,874
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 39.8%
Federal 29.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cracker Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cracker Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~710 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cracker Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Cracker Trail Elementary School?
Cracker Trail Elementary School has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sebring, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cracker Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cracker Trail Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cracker Trail Elementary School?
57.1% of students at Cracker Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cracker Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cracker Trail Elementary School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Sebring, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cracker Trail Elementary School?
Cracker Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cracker Trail Elementary School rank among schools in Sebring?
By Resource Investment Index, Cracker Trail Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sebring on the city page.
Is Cracker Trail Elementary School a good school?
Cracker Trail Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Cracker Trail Elementary School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.
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