Wildwood Elementary School

Summary:

Wildwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 940 students in grades PK-5 in Wildwood, Florida, which is part of the Sumter School District. While the school has a diverse student population, it faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Wildwood Elementary's performance lags behind many of its neighboring schools, including Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School, which is also in the Sumter district but has significantly higher test scores and a 4-star rating. The nearby schools in the Marion district also generally outperform Wildwood Elementary. Despite spending more per student and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Wildwood Elementary has struggled to improve its academic performance and statewide ranking over the past decade, consistently earning a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The high chronic absenteeism rate and high percentage of students from low-income families at Wildwood Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's relatively poor academic performance. Addressing these underlying issues could be a key focus for improvement. While Wildwood Elementary faces significant challenges, understanding the school's strengths and weaknesses can help parents make informed decisions about their child's education and advocate for the resources and support the school needs to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

300 Huey St
Wildwood, FL 34785

(352) 748-3353

District: Sumter

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,492

Students who attend Wildwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wildwood Middle/ High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 658

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.3%

African American:

33.6%

Hispanic:

21.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wildwood Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wildwood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.3%), African American (33.6%), Hispanic (21.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary School is 16, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Sumter School District. (See more...)

Compare Wildwood Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wildwood Elementary School is $11,492. 3 elementary schools in the Sumter School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wildwood Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sumter:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumter 19^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wildwood Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	59.23	115^th	199	42.2%
2005	27.92	171^st	202	15.3%
2006	37.65	1096^th	1688	35.1%
2007	27.15	1373^rd	1786	23.1%
2008	35.42	1234^th	1789	31.0%
2009	48.88	1006^th	1847	45.5%
2010	47.82	1080^th	1919	43.7%
2011	41.24	1242^nd	1985	37.4%
2012	32.01	1392^nd	1984	29.8%
2013	25.66	1602^nd	2029	21.0%
2014	16.48	1828^th	2064	11.4%
2016	26.66	1585^th	2087	24.1%
2017	50.84	1045^th	2112	50.5%
2018	30.07	1518^th	2118	28.3%
2019	36.86	1399^th	2182	35.9%
2021	45.94	1179^th	2247	47.5%
2022	47.57	1119^th	2219	49.6%
2023	35.60	1455^th	2240	35.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wildwood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	278	195	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
1989	297	218	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1990	323	249	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
1991	339	267	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
1992	332	274	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1993	318	257	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1994	291	223	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	522
1995	260	255	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	525
1996	260	255	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	525
1997	297	264	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
1998	321	238	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1999	315	244	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
2000	289	235	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
2001	259	247	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
2002	201	238	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2003	201	238	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2004	201	215	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
2005	206	193	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2006	189	185	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2007	126	108	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	2	252
2008	388	330	2	48	1	n/a	n/a	22	791
2009	361	337	2	46	2	n/a	n/a	20	768
2010	360	382	3	63	2	n/a	n/a	38	848
2011	343	349	5	90	2	0	39	0	828
2012	331	330	3	114	3	1	49	0	831
2013	323	350	3	121	2	0	46	0	845
2014	331	350	2	125	2	0	49	0	859
2015	280	349	3	105	3	0	39	0	779
2016	247	340	8	99	2	0	45	0	741
2017	282	305	4	97	0	0	37	0	725
2018	284	317	2	108	0	0	48	0	759
2019	307	327	4	127	1	0	61	0	827
2020	302	305	7	114	1	0	53	0	782
2021	282	270	3	110	0	0	44	0	709
2022	327	307	4	151	1	1	54	0	845
2023	324	323	8	217	2	5	61	0	940
2024	232	221	11	144	1	2	47	0	658

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wildwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	480	26.0	18.4	63.3
1989	520	29.0	17.9	66.2
1990	577	30.0	19.2	57.4
1991	614	31.0	19.8	64.7
1992	615	30.0	20.5	59.2
1993	580	31.0	18.7	61.6
1994	522	28.0	18.6	61.1
1995	525	29.0	18.1	62.3
1996	525	29.0	18.1	62.3
1997	572	31.0	18.5	64.7
1998	571	30.0	19.0	63
1999	569	31.0	18.4	74
2000	532	28.0	19.0	71.2
2001	519	28.0	18.5	75.9
2002	461	28.0	16.5	77.7
2003	461	28.0	16.5	77.7
2004	432	24.0	18.0	75.5
2005	415	25.0	16.6	72.3
2006	401	26.0	15.4	74.1
2007	252	17.0	14.8	79.6
2008	791	53.0	14.9	80.5
2009	768	59.7	14.0	83.8
2010	848	50.0	16.9	88.9
2011	828	53.0	15.6	85.3
2012	831	53.9	15.4	88.1
2013	845	56.0	15.0	88.3
2014	859	55.0	15.6	87
2015	779	58.0	13.4	86.9
2016	741	53.0	13.9	90.6
2017	725	52.0	13.9	90.8
2018	759	53.0	14.3	90.3
2019	827	46.0	17.9	68.1
2020	782	48.0	16.2	67.6
2021	709	43.0	16.4	66
2022	845	46.0	18.3	0.8
2023	940	56.0	16.7	75.7
2024	658	41.0	16.0	50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wildwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	480	26.0	18.4	63.3
1989	520	29.0	17.9	66.2
1990	577	30.0	19.2	57.4
1991	614	31.0	19.8	64.7
1992	615	30.0	20.5	59.2
1993	580	31.0	18.7	61.6
1994	522	28.0	18.6	61.1
1995	525	29.0	18.1	62.3
1996	525	29.0	18.1	62.3
1997	572	31.0	18.5	64.7
1998	571	30.0	19.0	63
1999	569	31.0	18.4	74
2000	532	28.0	19.0	71.2
2001	519	28.0	18.5	75.9
2002	461	28.0	16.5	77.7
2003	461	28.0	16.5	77.7
2004	432	24.0	18.0	75.5
2005	415	25.0	16.6	72.3
2006	401	26.0	15.4	74.1
2007	252	17.0	14.8	79.6
2008	791	53.0	14.9	80.5
2009	768	59.7	14.0	83.8
2010	848	50.0	16.9	88.9
2011	828	53.0	15.6	85.3
2012	831	53.9	15.4	88.1
2013	845	56.0	15.0	88.3
2014	859	55.0	15.6	87
2015	779	58.0	13.4	86.9
2016	741	53.0	13.9	90.6
2017	725	52.0	13.9	90.8
2018	759	53.0	14.3	90.3
2019	827	46.0	17.9	68.1
2020	782	48.0	16.2	67.6
2021	709	43.0	16.4	66
2022	845	46.0	18.3	0.8
2023	940	56.0	16.7	75.7
2024	658	41.0	16.0	50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wildwood Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,290 (13.4%)	$8,366 (86.6%)	$9,656
2019	$1,277 (13.1%)	$8,445 (86.9%)	$9,722
2020	$1,382 (12.5%)	$9,706 (87.5%)	$11,087
2021	$1,543 (13.6%)	$9,826 (86.4%)	$11,369
2022	$1,971 (18.9%)	$8,436 (81.1%)	$10,407
2023	$2,329 (20.3%)	$9,162 (79.7%)	$11,492

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wildwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1399^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1455^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Elementary School)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)	66	63	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wildwood Elementary School)	50	47	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sumter)	64	71	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Elementary School)	38	54	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)	62	69	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wildwood Elementary School)	49	56	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sumter)	72	70	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Elementary School)	55	62	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)	65	71	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wildwood Elementary School)	61	51	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sumter)	69	69
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Wildwood Elementary School)	47	26	21%
5th Grade Science (Sumter)	66	58	8%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	827	940	13.7%
African American	327	323	1.2%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	4	8	100%
Hispanic	127	217	70.9%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	307	324	5.5%
Two or More Races	61	61
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.1%	75.7%	7.7%

Schools Near Wildwood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wildwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Huey St	Wildwood	34785	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 748-3353	658	41	16.0	50.8%	232 (35.3%)	221 (33.6%)	144 (21.9%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (7.1%)								(n/a)	67.0			76.0				$11,492	$2,329	$9,162
Wildwood Intermediate School	Public	3-6	200 Cleveland Ave	Wildwood	34785	Sumter County	Sumter	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 748-1510	386	24	16.0	60.9%	126 (32.6%)	134 (34.7%)	93 (24.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.5%)								(n/a)
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center	Public	PK, KG-2	3101 Schoolview St	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-5757	248	24	10.3	64.1%	64 (25.8%)	101 (40.7%)	56 (22.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	22 (8.9%)								(n/a)
Fruitland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	304 W Fountain St	Fruitland Park	34731	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-2693	707	47	15.0	59.0%	320 (45.3%)	179 (25.3%)	146 (20.7%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	44 (6.2%)	18.5	1943^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.9%		32.3	1546^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.0%	397	36.0	29.0	41.0	45.0	38.0	36.0	35.0	$10,547	$1,631	$8,917
The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School	Public	PK, KG-5	695 Rolling Acres Rd	Lady Lake	32159	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 751-0111	762	50	15.1	54.1%	382 (50.1%)	125 (16.4%)	177 (23.2%)	15 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (7.3%)	61.8	826^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.4%		59.5	853^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	61.9%	27	66.0	57.0	54.0	72.0	57.0	56.0	55.0	$10,492	$1,664	$8,828
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	790 Cr 482n	Lake Panasoffkee	33538	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-1093	589	34	17.3	44.7%	433 (73.5%)	52 (8.8%)	67 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.9%)	76.5	494^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.1%		71.5	599^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.3%	105	60.0	67.0	66.0	75.0	75.0	60.0	70.0	$12,954	$2,449	$10,505
Leesburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2229 South St	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 365-6308	871	48	18.1	62.8%	247 (28.4%)	274 (31.5%)	266 (30.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	74 (8.5%)	14.2	2056^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.9%		16.6	1994^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.0%	62	26.0	36.0	33.0	34.0	39.0	35.0	35.0	$11,883	$3,621	$8,263
Beverly Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1108 Griffin Rd	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-4175	616	41	15.0	65.3%	106 (17.2%)	304 (49.4%)	142 (23.1%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	45 (7.3%)	15.4	2021^st of 2256 public elementary schools	10.4%		19.2	1927^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.0%	94	31.0	21.0	37.0	38.0	24.0	36.0	42.0	$14,576	$3,926	$10,650
Harbour View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8445 SE 147th Pl	Summerfield	34491	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6110	857	47	18.2	68.5%	436 (50.9%)	66 (7.7%)	299 (34.9%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (5.1%)	19.6	1910^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.3%		13.8	2059^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.1%	149	41.0	33.0	39.0	42.0	30.0	34.0	43.0	$10,686	$2,200	$8,485
Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16705 SE 134th Ter	Weirsdale	32195	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6150	572	33	17.3	72.0%	370 (64.7%)	49 (8.6%)	112 (19.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.1%)	19.2	1928^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.5%		15.9	2006^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.4%	78	39.0	44.0	28.0	44.0	38.0	35.0	30.0	$11,215	$2,127	$9,089

Frequently Asked Questions about Wildwood Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Wildwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wildwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Wildwood Middle/ High School

What district is Wildwood Elementary School in?

Sumter

How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 658 students attended Wildwood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wildwood Elementary School?

Students at Wildwood Elementary School are 35% White, 34% African American, 22% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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