WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

678 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wildwood Elementary School, located at 300 Huey St. in Wildwood, Florida, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Sumter County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparation for middle school transitions within the district’s framework.

As part of the Sumter County school system, the institution benefits from the resources and oversight of a district committed to student success and community engagement. Families and community members can access official updates, school calendars, and educational resources through the district’s website at http://www.sumter.k12.fl.us/. The school serves as a central hub for early childhood learning in the Wildwood area, prioritizing a structured environment intended to foster both individual achievement and school spirit.

678

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	148
Black	231
Asian	8
Two or More	61
American Indian	1

Black
231 (34.1%)
White
229 (33.8%)
Hispanic
148 (21.8%)
Two or More
61 (9.0%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)
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:	SUMTER
Phone:	(352)748-3353
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 86

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 164

Grade 3 133