Cracker Trail Elementary School

Summary:

Cracker Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 692 students in grades PK-5 in Sebring, Florida, which is part of the Highlands School District. While the school generally outperforms the district and state in academic metrics, it faces some challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Cracker Trail Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (63.87%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school consistently outperforms the Highlands district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, particularly in math, with 63% of 3rd graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 64% in the district and 60% statewide. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.7% in 2019-2020 to 23.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and the surrounding schools.

While Cracker Trail spends more per student ($10,635 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its academic performance, some nearby schools, such as Park Elementary and Sun 'n Lake Elementary, have shown stronger academic performance in certain grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Cracker Trail has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (61.56% in 2022-2023), which is higher than some of the surrounding schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8200 Sparta Rd
       Sebring, FL  33875


(863) 471-5777

District: Highlands

SchoolDigger Rank:
952nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,635 Help


Students who attend Cracker Trail Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sebring Middle School
High:    Sebring High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  692

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.9%
Hispanic:
24.7%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cracker Trail Elementary School ranks better than 57.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Highlands School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.63. (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 Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), Hispanic (24.7%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Highlands School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cracker Trail Elementary School is 16.8, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Highlands School District! (See more...)
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Compare Cracker Trail Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cracker Trail Elementary School is $10,635. 7 elementary schools in the Highlands School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cracker Trail Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Highlands:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands 46th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cracker Trail Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.39 721st 1688 57.3%
2007 59.64 751st 1786 58.0%
2008 56.72 817th 1789 54.3%
2009 50.04 979th 1847 47.0%
2010 47.78 1081st 1919 43.7%
2011 51.04 1022nd 1985 48.5%
2012 53.24 931st 1984 53.1%
2013 62.41 741st 2029 63.5%
2014 55.45 911th 2064 55.9%
2016 53.09 981st 2087 53.0%
2017 54.77 936th 2112 55.7%
2018 51.97 1003rd 2118 52.6%
2019 40.78 1301st 2182 40.4%
2021 66.19 731st 2247 67.5%
2022 57.86 886th 2219 60.1%
2023 57.50 902nd 2240 59.7%
2024 55.63 952nd 2256 57.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cracker Trail Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 439 55 9 23 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 529 98 9 21 3 n/a n/a 0 660
1994 584 100 9 20 4 n/a n/a 0 717
1995 527 101 3 36 6 n/a n/a 0 673
1996 527 101 3 36 6 n/a n/a 0 673
1997 521 115 3 44 7 n/a n/a 0 690
1998 554 98 6 62 5 n/a n/a 0 725
1999 570 77 8 81 4 n/a n/a 0 740
2000 597 71 9 82 5 n/a n/a 0 764
2001 600 74 11 79 5 n/a n/a 0 769
2002 575 57 10 63 3 n/a n/a 0 708
2003 575 57 10 63 3 n/a n/a 0 708
2004 547 58 11 66 4 n/a n/a 0 686
2005 575 70 9 74 4 n/a n/a 0 732
2006 567 67 8 76 6 n/a n/a 0 724
2007 535 72 7 100 7 n/a n/a 32 753
2008 523 74 12 98 7 n/a n/a 27 741
2009 511 63 11 105 8 n/a n/a 28 726
2010 520 57 15 110 5 n/a n/a 21 728
2011 467 42 14 107 2 0 17 0 649
2012 493 42 10 105 1 0 18 0 669
2013 447 33 6 89 2 0 18 0 595
2014 461 36 7 112 3 1 22 0 642
2015 436 32 8 122 3 2 27 0 630
2016 477 29 8 127 3 1 30 0 675
2017 453 35 7 133 5 1 34 0 668
2018 454 36 9 153 7 1 28 0 688
2019 413 36 8 138 6 1 28 0 630
2020 392 29 8 128 4 0 30 0 591
2021 368 28 6 138 4 0 27 0 571
2022 386 32 4 170 2 0 39 0 633
2023 442 35 3 171 1 0 40 0 692

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 Cracker Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 526 29.0 18.1 26.6
1993 660 33.0 20.0 37.7
1994 717 35.0 20.5 37.1
1995 673 37.0 18.2 43.5
1996 673 37.0 18.2 43.5
1997 690 37.0 18.6 44.3
1998 725 37.0 19.6 40.3
1999 740 42.0 17.6 46.4
2000 764 41.0 18.6 53.1
2001 769 42.0 18.3 50.3
2002 708 43.0 16.5 45.1
2003 708 43.0 16.5 45.1
2004 686 44.0 15.6 48
2005 732 46.0 15.9 49.9
2006 724 47.0 15.4 49.7
2007 753 49.0 15.4 49.1
2008 741 46.5 15.9 53.2
2009 726 52.5 16.0 57.6
2010 728 45.5 16.0 61.4
2011 649 42.0 15.4 57.6
2012 669 40.0 16.7 56.1
2013 595 39.0 15.2 54.8
2014 642 35.0 18.3 54.8
2015 630 37.0 17.0 58.7
2016 675 37.0 18.2 59.1
2017 668 39.0 17.1 60.9
2018 688 38.0 18.1 59.4
2019 630 38.0 16.5 72.5
2020 591 33.5 17.6 48.6
2021 571 32.5 17.5 53.9
2022 633 37.0 17.1 59.2
2023 692 41.0 16.8 61.6

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 Cracker Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 526 29.0 18.1 26.6
1993 660 33.0 20.0 37.7
1994 717 35.0 20.5 37.1
1995 673 37.0 18.2 43.5
1996 673 37.0 18.2 43.5
1997 690 37.0 18.6 44.3
1998 725 37.0 19.6 40.3
1999 740 42.0 17.6 46.4
2000 764 41.0 18.6 53.1
2001 769 42.0 18.3 50.3
2002 708 43.0 16.5 45.1
2003 708 43.0 16.5 45.1
2004 686 44.0 15.6 48
2005 732 46.0 15.9 49.9
2006 724 47.0 15.4 49.7
2007 753 49.0 15.4 49.1
2008 741 46.5 15.9 53.2
2009 726 52.5 16.0 57.6
2010 728 45.5 16.0 61.4
2011 649 42.0 15.4 57.6
2012 669 40.0 16.7 56.1
2013 595 39.0 15.2 54.8
2014 642 35.0 18.3 54.8
2015 630 37.0 17.0 58.7
2016 675 37.0 18.2 59.1
2017 668 39.0 17.1 60.9
2018 688 38.0 18.1 59.4
2019 630 38.0 16.5 72.5
2020 591 33.5 17.6 48.6
2021 571 32.5 17.5 53.9
2022 633 37.0 17.1 59.2
2023 692 41.0 16.8 61.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cracker Trail Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $604 (8.6%) $6,459 (91.4%) $7,063
2019 $709 (8.8%) $7,379 (91.2%) $8,087
2020 $582 (7.1%) $7,598 (92.9%) $8,179
2021 $1,218 (13.6%) $7,741 (86.4%) $8,959
2022 $2,710 (25.8%) $7,787 (74.2%) $10,496
2023 $2,522 (23.7%) $8,114 (76.3%) $10,635

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cracker Trail Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1301st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 902nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cracker Trail Elementary School)6350
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)5044
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cracker Trail Elementary School)5758
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Highlands)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cracker Trail Elementary School)4458
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)4947
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cracker Trail Elementary School)5563
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Highlands)6051
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cracker Trail Elementary School)4657
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)4545
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cracker Trail Elementary School)5167
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Highlands)4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Cracker Trail Elementary School)5560
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Highlands)4347
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students630692
 9.8%
African American3635
 2.8%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic138171
 23.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White413442
 7%
Two or More Races2840
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.5%61.6%
 11%


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Students at Cracker Trail Elementary School are 64% White, 25% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Cracker Trail Elementary School ranks 952nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cracker Trail Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sebring Middle School
High : Sebring High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 692 students attended Cracker Trail Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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