R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
#1421 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#23932 of 50,301 nationally
About R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 899 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1421st of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 899.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School ranks 22nd of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James W. Sikes Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 3.2 km away
Medulla Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 3.9 km away
Willow Oak School
Mulberry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
996 students · 4.0 km away
Rcma Mulberry Community Academy
Mulberry · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
107 students · 5.3 km away
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students · 5.9 km away
Springhead Elementary School
Plant City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students · 6.0 km away
Scott Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students · 6.6 km away
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 6.8 km away
Southwest Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students · 6.8 km away
Southwest Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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899 students
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Milton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
899 students
Summerfield Elementary School
Riverview · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
901 students
Wellington Elementary School
Wellington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
897 students
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
901 students
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
Live Oak · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
901 students
Frequently asked questions
Is R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School a good school?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 51.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1421 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School rank in Florida?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School ranks #1421 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #23932 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School had 899 students in 2025.
Is R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.