- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Clair-Mel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clair-Mel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087000933
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clair-Mel Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #92 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clair-Mel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clair-Mel Elementary School ranks #92 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Clair-Mel Elementary School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 120087000933 · Tampa, FL Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 21.4:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Clair-Mel Elementary School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Clair-Mel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 536
Clair-Mel Elementary School
536 students
What this shows Clair-Mel Elementary School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clair-Mel Elementary School compares
Clair-Mel Elementary School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
African American 23.9%
White 6.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Clair-Mel Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clair-Mel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clair-Mel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clair-Mel Elementary School
How many students attend Clair-Mel Elementary School?
Clair-Mel Elementary School has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clair-Mel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clair-Mel Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clair-Mel Elementary School?
78.6% of students at Clair-Mel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clair-Mel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clair-Mel Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clair-Mel Elementary School?
Clair-Mel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Clair-Mel Elementary School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Clair-Mel Elementary School ranks #92 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Clair-Mel Elementary School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.