- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Wetherbee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wetherbee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144007523
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wetherbee Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #93 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wetherbee Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wetherbee Elementary ranks #93 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Wetherbee Elementary shrank from 1,013 students in 2022-23 to 954 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 120144007523 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
939 enr · 17.1:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Wetherbee Elementary shrank from 1,013 students in 2022-23 to 954 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wetherbee 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 939
Wetherbee Elementary
939 students
What this shows Wetherbee Elementary reports 939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wetherbee Elementary compares
Wetherbee Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
36.0%
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 939 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
African American 13.4%
White 13.2%
Asian 11.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Wetherbee Elementary 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 Wetherbee Elementary 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 Wetherbee 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 (~939 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wetherbee Elementary
How many students attend Wetherbee Elementary?
Wetherbee Elementary has 939 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 954 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wetherbee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wetherbee Elementary 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 Wetherbee Elementary?
35.4% of students at Wetherbee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wetherbee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wetherbee Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wetherbee Elementary?
Wetherbee Elementary 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 Wetherbee Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Wetherbee Elementary ranks #93 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 Wetherbee 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.