Serving 901 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School's student population of 901 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
901 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1802 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
36%
Black
11%
21%
White
41%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School's ranking?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is ranked #1802 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School often compared to?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Lake Elementary School, James W. Sikes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
901 students attend R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School offer ?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School part of?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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