Enrollment
90
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clearwater, FL
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy
Federal NCES profile for Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156003780
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 90
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+28% vs state
What stands out at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is a higher-need, small elementary school in Clearwater, Florida, enrolling 90 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 90 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 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% 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.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy.
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 Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy compares
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
27.8%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy 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 Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy.
$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 Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy'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 elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy
How many students attend Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy?
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy has 90 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clearwater, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy?
66.7% of students at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy?
The largest demographic group at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy?
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy rank among elementary schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Clearwater on the city page.
Is Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy a good school?
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy, 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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