- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120156003780 · Clearwater, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 66.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy 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 90
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy
90 students
What this shows Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy compares
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,058
- 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 elementary 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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), up 10.
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: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.