- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Cracker Trail Elementary School grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 736 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 120084002824 · Sebring, FL Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 17.3:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Cracker Trail Elementary School grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 736 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cracker Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 710
Cracker Trail Elementary School
710 students
What this shows Cracker Trail Elementary School reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cracker Trail Elementary School compares
Cracker Trail Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~710 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), up 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.