- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tarpon Springs, FL
Brooker Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brooker Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156003252
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooker Creek Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Tarpon Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooker Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooker Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tarpon Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156003252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Brooker Creek Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120156003252 · Tarpon Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 13.2:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Brooker Creek Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Brooker Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 501
Brooker Creek Elementary School
501 students
What this shows Brooker Creek Elementary School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooker Creek Elementary School compares
Brooker Creek Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 74% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Brooker Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooker Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooker Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooker Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Brooker Creek Elementary School?
Brooker Creek Elementary School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tarpon Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooker Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooker Creek Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooker Creek Elementary School?
13.3% of students at Brooker Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooker Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brooker Creek Elementary School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Tarpon Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooker Creek Elementary School?
Brooker Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooker Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Tarpon Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooker Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tarpon Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tarpon Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Brooker Creek Elementary School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.