- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Wedgefield School
Federal NCES profile for Wedgefield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144008416
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wedgefield School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #66 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wedgefield School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgefield School ranks #66 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Wedgefield School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120144008416 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
959 enr · 17.1:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Wedgefield School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wedgefield School 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 959
Wedgefield School
959 students
What this shows Wedgefield School reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wedgefield School compares
Wedgefield 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Wedgefield School is more mixed than 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 Wedgefield School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wedgefield School'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 (~959 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wedgefield School
How many students attend Wedgefield School?
Wedgefield School has 959 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 972 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedgefield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedgefield School is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% higher 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 Wedgefield School?
34.3% of students at Wedgefield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wedgefield School?
The largest demographic group at Wedgefield School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wedgefield School?
Wedgefield School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Wedgefield School rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgefield School ranks #66 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Wedgefield School, 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.