- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tarpon Springs, FL
East Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for East Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156003110
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lake High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Tarpon Springs · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lake High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lake High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Tarpon Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156003110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-152 students YoY
East Lake High School shrank from 2,286 students in 2022-23 to 2,134 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 98.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-152 students YoY 120156003110 · Tarpon Springs, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,980 enr · 19.6:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
East Lake High School shrank from 2,286 students in 2022-23 to 2,134 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 98.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
East Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- This school
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- Osceola Fundam
Osceola Fundamental High
1,706 students
What this shows East Lake High School reports 1,980 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lake High School compares
East Lake High 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,980 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,980
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, East Lake High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola Fundamental High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,980 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Lake High School
How many students attend East Lake High School?
East Lake High School has 1,980 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tarpon Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,286 (2022-23) → 2,134 (2023-24), down 152.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lake High School is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lake High School?
19.4% of students at East Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at East Lake High School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Tarpon Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lake High School?
East Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 East Lake High School rank among high schools in Tarpon Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lake High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Tarpon Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tarpon Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides East Lake High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and Dixie M. Hollins High School (1,934 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.