- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zolfo Springs, FL
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Zolfo Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120075000880
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zolfo Springs Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 512
- students enrolled
Zolfo Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Zolfo Springs Elementary School shrank from 590 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120075000880 · Zolfo Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 12.5:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students)
Zolfo Springs Elementary School shrank from 590 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Zolfo Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardee Senior
Hardee Senior High School
1,347 students
- Hardee Junior
Hardee Junior High School
958 students
- Wauchula Eleme
Wauchula Elementary School
577 students
- North Wauchula 516
North Wauchula Elementary School
516 students
- This school 512
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
512 students
- Hilltop Elemen 298
Hilltop Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Zolfo Springs Elementary School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zolfo Springs Elementary School compares
Zolfo Springs Elementary School 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Florida - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$11,932
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
White 36.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Zolfo Springs Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardee reports $11,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zolfo Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardee Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wauchula Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Wauchula Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zolfo Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zolfo Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Zolfo Springs Elementary School?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zolfo Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zolfo Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zolfo Springs Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% 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 Zolfo Springs Elementary School?
74.1% of students at Zolfo Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zolfo Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Zolfo Springs Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in Zolfo Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zolfo Springs Elementary School?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Hardee?
Besides Zolfo Springs Elementary School, Hardee also operates Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students), Hardee Junior High School (958 students), and Wauchula Elementary School (577 students). See the Hardee district page for the complete list.