- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Apopka, FL
Wolf Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wolf Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144005024
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolf Lake Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Apopka · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolf Lake Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Lake Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Apopka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Wolf Lake Middle held near 1,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 57.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120144005024 · Apopka, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,146 enr · 20.1:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Wolf Lake Middle held near 1,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 57.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wolf Lake Middle 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 1,146
Wolf Lake Middle
1,146 students
What this shows Wolf Lake Middle reports 1,146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolf Lake Middle compares
Wolf Lake Middle 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,146
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 22.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Wolf Lake Middle 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 Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolf Lake Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wolf Lake Middle
How many students attend Wolf Lake Middle?
Wolf Lake Middle has 1,146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Apopka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,194 (2022-23) → 1,170 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolf Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolf Lake Middle is 20.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolf Lake Middle?
42.2% of students at Wolf Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolf Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wolf Lake Middle is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Apopka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolf Lake Middle?
Wolf Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Apopka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Lake Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Apopka on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Wolf Lake Middle, 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.