- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087000928
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #94 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Florida
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School ranks #94 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-194 students YoY
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School shrank from 1,023 students in 2022-23 to 829 in 2023-24 (-19.0%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-194 students YoY 120087000928 · Tampa, FL Other · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 19:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School shrank from 1,023 students in 2022-23 to 829 in 2023-24 (-19.0%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 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 990
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School
990 students
What this shows Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School compares
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 5.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 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 Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School 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 Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 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 (~990 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School
How many students attend Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School?
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School has 990 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,023 (2022-23) → 829 (2023-24), down 194.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School?
75.2% of students at Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School is African American at 46.4% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School?
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School ranks #94 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 Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 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.