FRED WILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fred Wild Elementary School, located in Sebring, Florida, is part of the Highlands County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic standards, student development, and a supportive learning environment. The school’s mission focuses on preparing children for future academic success by fostering both intellectual growth and positive character development within a structured classroom setting.

As an elementary institution, Fred Wild places a strong priority on literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills, often integrating technology and extracurricular activities to engage young learners. The school maintains a connection with the broader Highlands County district framework, ensuring that students have access to the resources, safety protocols, and curriculum alignment necessary to thrive in their early academic years. For families looking for specific information on school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and community engagement.

563

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRED WILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	243
Black	100
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Hispanic
243 (43.2 %)
White
186 (33.0 %)
Black
100 (17.8 %)
Two or More
33 (5.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)471-5400
Website:	http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~fwe/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 3

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 83