- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apopka, FL
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Phillis Wheatley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001444
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phillis Wheatley Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Apopka · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Phillis Wheatley Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phillis Wheatley Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Apopka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Phillis Wheatley Elementary held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120144001444 · Apopka, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 15.1:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Phillis Wheatley Elementary held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Phillis Wheatley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 407
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
407 students
What this shows Phillis Wheatley Elementary reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phillis Wheatley Elementary compares
Phillis Wheatley Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$11,706
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 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
White 4.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Phillis Wheatley Elementary is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phillis Wheatley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phillis Wheatley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- 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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phillis Wheatley Elementary
How many students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apopka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillis Wheatley Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
80.6% of students at Phillis Wheatley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Phillis Wheatley Elementary is African American at 61.9% of enrollment, in Apopka, 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 Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Phillis Wheatley Elementary rank among schools in Apopka?
By Resource Investment Index, Phillis Wheatley Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Apopka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Apopka on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Phillis Wheatley Elementary, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.