Serving 899 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School's student population of 899 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
899 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
School Rankings
R. Bruce Wagner 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 R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1910 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
48%
38%
Black
11%
21%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Whiz Kids
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School's ranking?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is ranked #1910 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
899 students attend R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School offer ?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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