- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tampa, FL
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087009012Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #23 of 23
- elementary schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School ranks #23 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+113 students YoY
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+39.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+113 students YoY 120087009012 · Tampa, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
510 enr · 25.5:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+39.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Kiran C. Patel 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 510
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School
510 students
What this shows Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School compares
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School is a growing 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 77% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
White 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 19.8%
Asian 16.3%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.7, Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Kiran C. Patel 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 elementary 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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School?
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), up 113.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School is 25.5:1, which is 43% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School?
11.7% of students at Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School is White at 30.6% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School?
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower 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 Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School ranks #23 of 23 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Dr. Kiran C. Patel 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.