At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405
Zolfo Springs Elementary School: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 592
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.8:1
What the reported data says about Zolfo Springs Elementary School
Zolfo Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Zolfo Springs. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Hardee. NCES reports 512 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.6%) and White (36.5%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Zolfo Springs Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.5%
- Hispanic59.6%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hardee
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Wauchula Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Wauchula Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
577 reported students
Hilltop Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
298 reported students
Hardee Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
0 reported students
Hardee Junior High School
High · Grades 06–12
958 reported students
Hardee Virtual Franchise
Other · Grades KG–12
52 reported students
Public schools near Zolfo Springs Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Senior High School High · Hardee | 09–12 | 1,347 | 3.8 mi |
| Wauchula Elementary School Elementary · Hardee | PK–05 | 577 | 3.8 mi |
| Pioneer Career Academy High · Hardee | 06–12 | 27 | 4 mi |
| Hardee Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) Elementary · Hardee | KG–05 | 0 | 4.7 mi |
| North Wauchula Elementary School Elementary · Hardee | PK–05 | 516 | 4.9 mi |
| Hilltop Elementary School Elementary · Hardee | PK–05 | 298 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Zolfo Springs Elementary School
What grades does Zolfo Springs Elementary School serve?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hardee.
How many students attend Zolfo Springs Elementary School?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 592 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Zolfo Springs Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 512 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Zolfo Springs Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hardee attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Zolfo Springs Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Zolfo Springs Elementary School in?
Zolfo Springs Elementary School is part of Hardee, based in Wauchula, FL, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Zolfo Springs Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hardee Senior High School (3.8 mi), Wauchula Elementary School (3.8 mi), Pioneer Career Academy (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.