- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauchula, FL
North Wauchula Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Wauchula Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120075000882
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Wauchula Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Wauchula · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Wauchula Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Wauchula Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Wauchula, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
North Wauchula Elementary School grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 120075000882 · Wauchula, FL Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 14.7:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students)
North Wauchula Elementary School grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Wauchula Elementary School 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
- This school 516
North Wauchula Elementary School
516 students
- Zolfo Springs 512
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
512 students
- Hilltop Elemen 298
Hilltop Elementary School
298 students
What this shows North Wauchula Elementary School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Wauchula Elementary School compares
North Wauchula 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$11,932
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
White 28.1%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, North Wauchula Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardee reports $11,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Wauchula Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardee Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wauchula Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zolfo Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Wauchula Elementary School'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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Wauchula Elementary School
How many students attend North Wauchula Elementary School?
North Wauchula Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauchula, FL. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Wauchula Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Wauchula Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% lower 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 North Wauchula Elementary School?
70.6% of students at North Wauchula Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Wauchula Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Wauchula Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Wauchula, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Wauchula Elementary School?
North Wauchula Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Wauchula Elementary School rank among schools in Wauchula?
By Resource Investment Index, North Wauchula Elementary School ranks #3 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 North Wauchula Elementary School, 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.