Enrollment
1,381
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apollo Beach, FL
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087008925
👥 S:T ratio 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Apollo Beach · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Apollo Beach, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is a large combined-grade school in Apollo Beach, Florida, enrolling 1,381 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,381 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 289 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #216, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 70/100).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School compares
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,381
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,381 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School
How many students attend Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School has 1,381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apollo Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% 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 Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
21.9% of students at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Apollo Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School rank among schools in Apollo Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Apollo Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Apollo Beach on the city page.
Is Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School a good school?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet 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.
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