- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lutz, FL
Denham Oaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Denham Oaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153003013
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denham Oaks Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Lutz · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Denham Oaks Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denham Oaks Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lutz, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Denham Oaks Elementary School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120153003013 · Lutz, FL Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 14.8:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Denham Oaks Elementary School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Denham Oaks Elementary 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 738
Denham Oaks Elementary School
738 students
What this shows Denham Oaks Elementary School reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denham Oaks Elementary School compares
Denham Oaks Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
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 738 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 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
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Denham Oaks Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Denham Oaks Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denham Oaks Elementary 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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denham Oaks Elementary School
How many students attend Denham Oaks Elementary School?
Denham Oaks Elementary School has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lutz, FL. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denham Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denham Oaks Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Denham Oaks Elementary School?
37.2% of students at Denham Oaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denham Oaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Denham Oaks Elementary School is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Lutz, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denham Oaks Elementary School?
Denham Oaks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Denham Oaks Elementary School rank among schools in Lutz?
By Resource Investment Index, Denham Oaks Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lutz, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lutz on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Denham Oaks Elementary 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.