Enrollment
834
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120084000899
Woodlawn Elementary School — Sebring, FL
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodlawn Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Woodlawn Elementary School reports 834 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the Florida average and 35% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Highlands spends $13,125 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.5% from local sources (property taxes), 39.8% from the state, and 29.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodlawn Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 62% in Florida — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,125
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 834 Top 72% in Florida — larger than 28% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 18:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.9% +34% vs state
NCES ID 120084000899
Student demographics
White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.0%
In-school suspensions 94
Out-of-school suspensions 41
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highlands, which includes Woodlawn Elementary School.
$13,125
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 39.8%
Federal 29.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Sebring
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cracker Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
710 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Hill-Gustat Middle School
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669 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Sun 'N Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Fred Wild Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Highlands Virtual School
Standard public school
141 students
Sebring Pre-K Center
Standard public school
136 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has 834 students enrolled. It is a other school in SEBRING, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlawn Elementary School?
69.9% of students at Woodlawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn Elementary School is White at 42.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in SEBRING, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.