- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wimauma, FL
Wimauma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wimauma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087001038
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wimauma Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Wimauma · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wimauma Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wimauma Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wimauma, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Wimauma Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120087001038 · Wimauma, FL Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 14.9:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Wimauma Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wimauma Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 566
Wimauma Elementary School
566 students
What this shows Wimauma Elementary School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wimauma Elementary School compares
Wimauma 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$10,589
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 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
African American 12.0%
White 9.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Wimauma Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wimauma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wimauma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wimauma Elementary School
How many students attend Wimauma Elementary School?
Wimauma Elementary School has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wimauma, FL. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wimauma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wimauma Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Wimauma Elementary School?
77.9% of students at Wimauma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wimauma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wimauma Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Wimauma, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wimauma Elementary School?
Wimauma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Wimauma Elementary School rank among schools in Wimauma?
By Resource Investment Index, Wimauma Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wimauma, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Wimauma Elementary School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.