At a glance
Reported students
678
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
649.5
Wildwood Elementary School: 678 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 786
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Wildwood Elementary School
Wildwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Wildwood. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Sumter. NCES reports 678 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, 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 Black (34.1%) and White (33.8%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. 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 Wildwood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 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 2 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
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White33.8%
- Hispanic21.8%
- Black34.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
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 Sumter
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Webster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
690 reported students
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
Bushnell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
752 reported students
The Villages Charter School Autism Center LLC
Elementary · Grades PK–08
0 reported students
Wildwood Middle/ High School
High · Grades 07–12
710 reported students
South Sumter Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
890 reported students
Public schools near Wildwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages Charter School Autism Center LLC Elementary · Charter · Sumter | PK–08 | 0 | 4.6 mi |
| Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center Elementary · Lake | PK–02 | 242 | 7.6 mi |
| Fruitland Park Elementary School Elementary · Lake | PK–05 | 688 | 7.8 mi |
| The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake School Elementary · Lake | PK–05 | 740 | 8 mi |
| Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School Elementary · Sumter | PK–05 | 621 | 8 mi |
| Leesburg Elementary School Elementary · Lake | PK–05 | 843 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wildwood Elementary School
What grades does Wildwood Elementary School serve?
Wildwood Elementary School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sumter.
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?
Wildwood Elementary School reported 678 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 786 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 678 students and 42 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 Wildwood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wildwood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sumter attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wildwood Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.1% 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 Wildwood Elementary School in?
Wildwood Elementary School is part of Sumter, based in Bushnell, FL, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wildwood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Villages Charter School Autism Center LLC (4.6 mi), Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center (7.6 mi), Fruitland Park Elementary School (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.