Serving 773 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Idyllwilde Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Idyllwilde Elementary School serves the northwest part of Sanford, FL, covering an area of approximately 32.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idyllwilde Elementary School's student population of 773 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
773 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Idyllwilde Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idyllwilde Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2241 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
33%
38%
Black
41%
21%
White
16%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idyllwilde Elementary School's ranking?
Idyllwilde Elementary School is ranked #2241 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Idyllwilde Elementary School often compared to?
Idyllwilde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Elementary School, Bentley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Idyllwilde Elementary School?
773 students attend Idyllwilde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Idyllwilde Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idyllwilde Elementary School?
Idyllwilde Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idyllwilde Elementary School offer ?
Idyllwilde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Idyllwilde Elementary School part of?
Idyllwilde Elementary School is part of Seminole School District.
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