Janie Howard Wilson School

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 306 Florida Ave
       Lake Wales, FL  33853-3121


(863) 678-4211

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1825th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,703 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.9%
African American:
28.1%
White:
20.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Compare Details Janie Howard Wilson School ranks worse than 81.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 60th among 83 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Janie Howard Wilson School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.9%), African American (28.1%), White (20.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Janie Howard Wilson School is 15.4, which is the 30th best among 83 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Janie Howard Wilson School is $7,703. 79 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Janie Howard Wilson School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 60th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Janie Howard Wilson School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.20 1388th 1688 17.8%
2007 31.32 1287th 1786 27.9%
2008 40.29 1133rd 1789 36.7%
2009 47.50 1042nd 1847 43.6%
2010 30.26 1431st 1919 25.4%
2011 38.01 1303rd 1985 34.4%
2012 31.74 1400th 1984 29.4%
2013 17.87 1778th 2029 12.4%
2014 18.70 1782nd 2064 13.7%
2016 22.93 1664th 2087 20.3%
2017 18.44 1829th 2112 13.4%
2018 29.12 1542nd 2118 27.2%
2019 26.60 1672nd 2182 23.4%
2021 32.37 1509th 2247 32.8%
2022 15.30 1993rd 2219 10.2%
2023 22.24 1823rd 2240 18.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Monday, October 12, 2020

Open Quote Janie Howard Wilson Elementary prepares students for the next grade level. I know my kids are going to a school where they are more than a number. I would recommend this school to anyone! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Janie Howard Wilson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 264 255 0 36 1 n/a n/a 0 556
1989 296 288 1 40 1 n/a n/a 0 626
1990 259 246 0 46 2 n/a n/a 0 553
1991 266 223 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1992 239 223 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 272 232 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1994 300 223 3 55 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 354 226 6 60 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1996 354 226 6 60 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1997 385 212 4 70 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1998 347 197 3 72 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1999 347 180 3 80 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2000 326 162 3 80 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2001 327 172 1 93 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 269 138 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2003 269 138 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2004 298 191 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2005 302 205 0 115 4 n/a n/a 0 626
2006 284 203 0 126 4 n/a n/a 0 617
2007 231 174 0 124 1 n/a n/a 42 572
2008 238 174 0 111 2 n/a n/a 42 567
2009 215 164 1 127 2 n/a n/a 44 553
2010 211 156 1 105 2 n/a n/a 32 507
2011 196 166 2 123 1 0 22 0 510
2012 194 146 2 131 1 0 21 0 495
2013 213 168 8 125 1 0 19 0 534
2014 169 158 9 126 1 0 18 0 481
2015 174 148 7 131 1 0 15 0 476
2016 136 152 4 148 0 0 15 0 455
2017 122 136 4 153 0 0 17 0 432
2018 110 139 1 144 1 0 8 0 403
2019 112 119 0 168 1 0 9 0 409
2020 95 123 0 185 1 0 11 0 415
2021 75 120 1 159 3 0 7 0 365
2022 70 134 2 166 3 3 11 0 389
2023 91 126 2 210 2 2 15 0 448

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Janie Howard Wilson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 34.0 16.3 59.2
1989 626 33.0 18.9 64.1
1990 553 31.0 17.8 14.5
1991 528 28.0 18.8 73.5
1992 504 33.0 15.2 67.7
1993 544 27.0 20.1 63.6
1994 581 31.0 18.7 63.7
1995 646 31.0 20.8 79.6
1996 646 31.0 20.8 79.6
1997 671 31.0 21.6 67.7
1998 619 34.0 18.2 70.4
1999 610 35.0 17.4 74.4
2000 571 37.0 15.4 78.6
2001 593 32.0 18.5 86.7
2002 483 30.0 16.1 79.3
2003 483 30.0 16.1 79.3
2004 588 34.0 17.3 80.4
2005 626 43.0 14.6 56.9
2006 617 43.0 14.3 84
2007 572 43.0 13.3 88.5
2008 567 43.5 13.0 84.6
2009 553 50.0 13.0 88.6
2010 507 37.0 13.7 92.4
2011 510 36.0 14.1 90.2
2012 495 37.0 13.3 92.5
2013 534 35.0 15.2 94
2014 481 35.0 13.7 63.4
2015 476 34.0 14.0 100
2016 455 34.0 13.3 77.8
2017 432 40.0 10.8 10
2018 403 42.0 9.5 79.7
2019 409 23.0 17.7 75.3
2020 415 23.0 18.0 78.8
2021 365 23.0 15.8 72.6
2022 389 27.0 14.4 81.7
2023 448 29.0 15.4 74.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Janie Howard Wilson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 34.0 16.3 59.2
1989 626 33.0 18.9 64.1
1990 553 31.0 17.8 14.5
1991 528 28.0 18.8 73.5
1992 504 33.0 15.2 67.7
1993 544 27.0 20.1 63.6
1994 581 31.0 18.7 63.7
1995 646 31.0 20.8 79.6
1996 646 31.0 20.8 79.6
1997 671 31.0 21.6 67.7
1998 619 34.0 18.2 70.4
1999 610 35.0 17.4 74.4
2000 571 37.0 15.4 78.6
2001 593 32.0 18.5 86.7
2002 483 30.0 16.1 79.3
2003 483 30.0 16.1 79.3
2004 588 34.0 17.3 80.4
2005 626 43.0 14.6 56.9
2006 617 43.0 14.3 84
2007 572 43.0 13.3 88.5
2008 567 43.5 13.0 84.6
2009 553 50.0 13.0 88.6
2010 507 37.0 13.7 92.4
2011 510 36.0 14.1 90.2
2012 495 37.0 13.3 92.5
2013 534 35.0 15.2 94
2014 481 35.0 13.7 63.4
2015 476 34.0 14.0 100
2016 455 34.0 13.3 77.8
2017 432 40.0 10.8 10
2018 403 42.0 9.5 79.7
2019 409 23.0 17.7 75.3
2020 415 23.0 18.0 78.8
2021 365 23.0 15.8 72.6
2022 389 27.0 14.4 81.7
2023 448 29.0 15.4 74.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Janie Howard Wilson School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,038 (14.6%) $6,050 (85.4%) $7,088
2019 $764 (9.7%) $7,151 (90.3%) $7,915
2020 $639 (9.0%) $6,448 (91.0%) $7,087
2021 $995 (13.5%) $6,390 (86.5%) $7,385
2022 $1,085 (14.1%) $6,619 (85.9%) $7,703

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Janie Howard Wilson School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1672nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1823rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Janie Howard Wilson School)5038
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)5248
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Janie Howard Wilson School)5144
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Janie Howard Wilson School)4428
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Janie Howard Wilson School)5029
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5650
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Janie Howard Wilson School)3527
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4744
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Janie Howard Wilson School)5435
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Janie Howard Wilson School)2928
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Polk)4539
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students409448
 9.5%
African American119126
 5.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic168210
 25%
Pacific Islander02
White11291
 18.8%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.3%74.6%
 0.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Janie Howard Wilson School.

Students at Janie Howard Wilson School are 47% Hispanic, 28% African American, 20% White, 3% Two or more races.

Janie Howard Wilson School ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Florida elementary schools.


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