- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sebring, FL
Fred Wild Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fred Wild Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120084000900
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred Wild Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Sebring · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred Wild Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Wild Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Sebring, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Fred Wild Elementary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 120084000900 · Sebring, FL Other · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 21.3:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Fred Wild Elementary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fred Wild 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 576
Fred Wild Elementary School
576 students
What this shows Fred Wild Elementary School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred Wild Elementary School compares
Fred Wild Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.5%
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
30
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
White 35.2%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Fred Wild Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Fred Wild Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred Wild 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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred Wild Elementary School
How many students attend Fred Wild Elementary School?
Fred Wild Elementary School has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sebring, FL. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred Wild Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred Wild Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred Wild Elementary School?
82.4% of students at Fred Wild Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred Wild Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fred Wild Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment, in Sebring, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred Wild Elementary School?
Fred Wild Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Fred Wild Elementary School rank among schools in Sebring?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Wild Elementary School ranks #6 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 Fred Wild 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.