Wicklow Elementary School

100 Placid Lake Dr
Sanford, FL 32773
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wicklow 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Wicklow Elementary School serves the northwest part of Sanford, FL, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wicklow Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Wicklow 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 Wicklow Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2623 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
39%
52%
41%
52%
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
38%
Black
25%
21%
White
11%
34%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
89%
0.57
(22-23)
29.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wicklow Elementary School's ranking?
Wicklow Elementary School is ranked #2623 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wicklow Elementary School often compared to?
Wicklow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crystal Lake Elementary School, Bentley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wicklow Elementary School?
585 students attend Wicklow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wicklow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wicklow Elementary School?
Wicklow Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wicklow Elementary School offer ?
Wicklow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wicklow Elementary School part of?
Wicklow Elementary School is part of Seminole School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Wicklow Elementary School serves the northwest part of Sanford, FL, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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