- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Dorothy Thomas Center
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Thomas Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087001024
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Thomas Center earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Thomas Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Thomas Center ranks #1 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dorothy Thomas Center shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120087001024 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 2.9:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Dorothy Thomas Center shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Thomas Center 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 35
Dorothy Thomas Center
35 students
What this shows Dorothy Thomas Center reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Thomas Center compares
Dorothy Thomas Center 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 | 2.9:1 | ▼ 84% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.9:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.9:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Dorothy Thomas Center 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 Dorothy Thomas Center 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 Dorothy Thomas Center'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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Thomas Center
How many students attend Dorothy Thomas Center?
Dorothy Thomas Center has 35 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Thomas Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Thomas Center is 2.9:1, which is 84% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 82% 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 Dorothy Thomas Center?
67.4% of students at Dorothy Thomas Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Thomas Center?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Thomas Center is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Thomas Center?
Dorothy Thomas Center has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Thomas Center rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Thomas Center ranks #1 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 Dorothy Thomas Center, 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.