Wolf Lake Elementary School

1771 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wolf Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wolf Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Wolf Lake Elementary School's student population of 658 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Wolf Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolf Lake Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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)
#707 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
73%
52%
64%
52%
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
30%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wolf Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Wolf Lake Elementary School is ranked #707 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wolf Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Wolf Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zellwood Elementary School, Apopka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wolf Lake Elementary School?
658 students attend Wolf Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Wolf Lake Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolf Lake Elementary School?
Wolf Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wolf Lake Elementary School offer ?
Wolf Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wolf Lake Elementary School part of?
Wolf Lake Elementary School is part of Orange School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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