- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longwood, FL
Wekiva Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wekiva Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171001901
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wekiva Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Longwood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wekiva Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wekiva Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Longwood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Wekiva Elementary School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120171001901 · Longwood, FL Other · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 16.7:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Wekiva Elementary School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wekiva Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 800
Wekiva Elementary School
800 students
What this shows Wekiva Elementary School reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wekiva Elementary School compares
Wekiva 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Florida - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,243
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 800 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Wekiva Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wekiva Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wekiva Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wekiva Elementary School
How many students attend Wekiva Elementary School?
Wekiva Elementary School has 800 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longwood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wekiva Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wekiva Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Wekiva Elementary School?
29.3% of students at Wekiva Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wekiva Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wekiva Elementary School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Longwood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wekiva Elementary School?
Wekiva Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wekiva Elementary School rank among schools in Longwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Wekiva Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Longwood, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Longwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Wekiva Elementary School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.