- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weeki Wachee, FL
Winding Waters K-8
Federal NCES profile for Winding Waters K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120081007637
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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
Winding Waters K-8 earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,613
- students enrolled
Winding Waters K-8 has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120081007637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Winding Waters K-8 held near 1,638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.0 → 91.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120081007637 · Weeki Wachee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,613 enr · 17.2:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Winding Waters K-8 held near 1,638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.0 → 91.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Winding Waters K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- This school
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- Weeki Wachee H
Weeki Wachee High School
1,437 students
What this shows Winding Waters K-8 reports 1,613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winding Waters K-8 compares
Winding Waters K-8 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,613 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,613
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$10,856
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 807 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Winding Waters K-8 is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winding Waters K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weeki Wachee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winding Waters K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winding Waters K-8
How many students attend Winding Waters K-8?
Winding Waters K-8 has 1,613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weeki Wachee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,622 (2022-23) → 1,638 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winding Waters K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Winding Waters K-8 is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Winding Waters K-8?
51.3% of students at Winding Waters K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winding Waters K-8?
The largest demographic group at Winding Waters K-8 is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Weeki Wachee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winding Waters K-8?
Winding Waters K-8 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).
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Winding Waters K-8, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Explorer K-8 (1,544 students), and Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math (1,456 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.