Enrollment
510
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Tampa, Florida, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Florida schools and 43% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Florida average.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
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 Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary 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 Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School compares
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary 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 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
- 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 elementary 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 (~510 students)
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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.
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.
Is Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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