- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Hill, FL
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153002787
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120153002787 · Spring Hill, FL Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 16.7:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 568
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School
568 students
What this shows Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School compares
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Florida - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$10,007
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School?
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Hill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School?
66.4% of students at Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School?
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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. Mary Giella Elementary School rank among schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.