- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauchula, FL
Hardee Virtual Franchise
Federal NCES profile for Hardee Virtual Franchise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120075007802
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardee Virtual Franchise earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Wauchula · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 52
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Hardee Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 5 schools in Wauchula, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Hardee Virtual Franchise grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+45.8%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120075007802 · Wauchula, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 16.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students)
Hardee Virtual Franchise grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+45.8%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hardee Virtual Franchise in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardee Senior
Hardee Senior High School
1,347 students
- Hardee Junior
Hardee Junior High School
958 students
- Wauchula Eleme
Wauchula Elementary School
577 students
- North Wauchula 516
North Wauchula Elementary School
516 students
- Zolfo Springs 512
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
512 students
- This school 52
Hardee Virtual Franchise
52 students
What this shows Hardee Virtual Franchise reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardee Virtual Franchise compares
Hardee Virtual Franchise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Hardee Virtual Franchise is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Hardee reports $11,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardee Virtual Franchise Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hardee Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Wauchula Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| North Wauchula Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Zolfo Springs Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hardee Virtual Franchise's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hardee Virtual Franchise
How many students attend Hardee Virtual Franchise?
Hardee Virtual Franchise has 52 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauchula, FL. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), up 11.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardee Virtual Franchise?
16.7% of students at Hardee Virtual Franchise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardee Virtual Franchise?
The largest demographic group at Hardee Virtual Franchise is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Wauchula, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardee Virtual Franchise?
Hardee Virtual Franchise has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hardee Virtual Franchise rank among schools in Wauchula?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardee Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 5 schools in Wauchula, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wauchula on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardee?
Besides Hardee Virtual Franchise, Hardee also operates Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students), Hardee Junior High School (958 students), and Wauchula Elementary School (577 students). See the Hardee district page for the complete list.