- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159003923
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #31 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School ranks #31 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120159003923 · Lakeland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 14.7:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 899
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
899 students
What this shows R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School compares
R. Bruce Wagner 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below 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
39.5%
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
$11,747
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 899 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 34.7%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~899 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
How many students attend R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School has 899 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 946 (2022-23) → 954 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R. Bruce Wagner 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 R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
46.1% of students at R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
R. Bruce Wagner 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 R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School ranks #31 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.