- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apopka, FL
Wolf Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wolf Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144005028
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolf Lake Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Apopka · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolf Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Apopka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Wolf Lake Elementary shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 120144005028 · Apopka, FL Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 16.1:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Wolf Lake Elementary shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wolf Lake 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 710
Wolf Lake Elementary
710 students
What this shows Wolf Lake Elementary reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolf Lake Elementary compares
Wolf Lake 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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 710 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 30.3%
White 30.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Wolf Lake 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 Wolf Lake 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower 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 Wolf Lake 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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolf Lake Elementary
How many students attend Wolf Lake Elementary?
Wolf Lake Elementary has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apopka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolf Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolf Lake Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Wolf Lake Elementary?
42.8% of students at Wolf Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolf Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wolf Lake Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment, in Apopka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolf Lake Elementary?
Wolf Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Wolf Lake Elementary rank among schools in Apopka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Apopka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Apopka on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Wolf Lake 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.