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Enrollment at Wakulla County School District decreased by 87.2% compared to previous school year

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

Wakulla County School District had a decrease in student enrollment during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education. Overall, there was a total of 659 students enrolled in the district in the academic year.

Data reveals that the majority of students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year were white, representing 76% of the Wakulla County School District total enrollment.

Additionally, the largest portion of students in the district are enrolled in elementary school grades, making up 45.4% of the total enrollment.

Wakulla County School District covers 10 schools within Wakulla County, with its main office in Crawfordville.

Among the 10 schools in Wakulla County School District, Wakulla High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,386 students in the 2023-24 school year.

Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.

According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.

Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.

Enrollment in Wakulla County School District Over 7 Years
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School Enrollment Breakdown for Wakulla County School District in 2023-24 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Wakulla High School1,386
Crawfordville Elementary School659
Shadeville Elementary School648
Riversprings Middle School529
Riversink Elementary School517
Wakulla Middle School505
Medart Elementary School413
District Pre-K Programs248
Wakulla Coast Charter School of Arts Science & Technology165
Wakulla Institute64

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