Cracker Trail Elementary School

8200 Sparta Rd
Sebring, FL 33875
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cracker Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cracker Trail Elementary School's student population of 692 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
692 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Cracker Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cracker Trail Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
#1192 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cracker Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cracker Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cracker Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
25%
37%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
64%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Cracker Trail Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cracker Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cracker Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Cracker Trail Elementary School is ranked #1192 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cracker Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Cracker Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, Fred Wild Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Cracker Trail Elementary School?
692 students attend Cracker Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cracker Trail Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cracker Trail Elementary School?
Cracker Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cracker Trail Elementary School offer ?
Cracker Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cracker Trail Elementary School part of?
Cracker Trail Elementary School is part of Highlands School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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