Enrollment
101
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clearwater, FL
Calvin a. Hunsinger School
Federal NCES profile for Calvin a. Hunsinger School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156002791
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calvin a. Hunsinger School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 19
- schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Calvin a. Hunsinger School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calvin a. Hunsinger School ranks #3 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calvin a. Hunsinger School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calvin a. Hunsinger School
Calvin a. Hunsinger School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Clearwater, Florida, enrolling 101 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.3:1, Calvin a. Hunsinger School is leaner than roughly 97% of Florida schools and 65% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 101 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 66 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 101 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Calvin a. Hunsinger School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Calvin a. Hunsinger School compares
Calvin a. Hunsinger School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.3:1 | ▼ 65% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 3% in Florida - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
African American 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Calvin a. Hunsinger School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Calvin a. Hunsinger School.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Calvin a. Hunsinger School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calvin a. Hunsinger School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Calvin a. Hunsinger School
How many students attend Calvin a. Hunsinger School?
Calvin a. Hunsinger School has 101 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Clearwater, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvin a. Hunsinger School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvin a. Hunsinger School is 6.3:1, which is 65% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 60% 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 Calvin a. Hunsinger School?
60.3% of students at Calvin a. Hunsinger School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calvin a. Hunsinger School?
The largest demographic group at Calvin a. Hunsinger School is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calvin a. Hunsinger School?
Calvin a. Hunsinger School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calvin a. Hunsinger School rank among schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Calvin a. Hunsinger School ranks #3 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clearwater on the city page.
Is Calvin a. Hunsinger School a good school?
Calvin a. Hunsinger School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Calvin a. Hunsinger 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.
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