- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Hill, FL
Classical Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Classical Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153008347Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Classical Preparatory School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Classical Preparatory School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Preparatory School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Classical Preparatory School held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 68.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 120153008347 · Spring Hill, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,154 enr · 15.8:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Classical Preparatory School held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 68.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Classical Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school
Classical Preparatory School
1,154 students
What this shows Classical Preparatory School reports 1,154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Classical Preparatory School compares
Classical Preparatory School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,154 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,154
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,007
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 1154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Classical Preparatory School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Classical Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Classical Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Classical Preparatory School
How many students attend Classical Preparatory School?
Classical Preparatory School has 1,154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Hill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,147 (2022-23) → 1,124 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Preparatory School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Classical Preparatory School?
33.0% of students at Classical Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Classical Preparatory School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical Preparatory School?
Classical Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Classical Preparatory School rank among schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Preparatory School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Classical Preparatory School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.