- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Claywell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Claywell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087002187
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claywell Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #59 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Claywell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claywell Elementary School ranks #59 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Claywell Elementary School shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 120087002187 · Tampa, FL Other · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 12.8:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Claywell Elementary School shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Claywell 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 574
Claywell Elementary School
574 students
What this shows Claywell Elementary School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claywell Elementary School compares
Claywell Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 31.2%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Claywell Elementary School is more 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 Claywell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claywell 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claywell Elementary School
How many students attend Claywell Elementary School?
Claywell Elementary School has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claywell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claywell Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% 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 Claywell Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Claywell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claywell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Claywell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claywell Elementary School?
Claywell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Claywell Elementary School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Claywell Elementary School ranks #59 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 Claywell 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.