- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauchula, FL
Wauchula Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for 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 120075000881
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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
Wauchula Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Wauchula · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wauchula Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauchula Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Wauchula, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Wauchula Elementary School shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 120075000881 · Wauchula, FL Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 14.1:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students)
Wauchula Elementary School shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
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
- This school
Wauchula Elementary School
577 students
- North Wauchula 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 Wauchula Elementary School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wauchula Elementary School compares
Wauchula Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$11,932
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 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 29.8%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, 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 Wauchula Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardee Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North 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 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
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wauchula Elementary School
How many students attend Wauchula Elementary School?
Wauchula Elementary School has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauchula, FL. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauchula Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauchula Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Wauchula Elementary School?
71.1% of students at Wauchula Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wauchula Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wauchula Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Wauchula, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauchula Elementary School?
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 Wauchula Elementary School rank among schools in Wauchula?
By Resource Investment Index, 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 Wauchula Elementary School, Hardee also operates Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students), Hardee Junior High School (958 students), and North Wauchula Elementary School (516 students). See the Hardee district page for the complete list.