WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~wes/

834 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Woodlawn Elementary School, located in Sebring, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Highlands County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students in their formative years. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—while encouraging student growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programming, Woodlawn Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong school-home partnership, leveraging its website to keep families informed about school policies, events, and educational resources. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success and life-long learning. For those looking for specific details regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or administrative updates, the school's official website serves as the primary hub for current information and district-related news.

834

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	263
Black	157
Asian	4
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
353 (42.3%)
Hispanic
263 (31.5%)
Black
157 (18.8%)
Two or More
50 (6.0%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HIGHLANDS
Phone:	(863)471-5444
Website:	http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~wes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 147