- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tarpon Springs, FL
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering
Federal NCES profile for East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156008380
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Tarpon Springs · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Tarpon Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156008380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120156008380 · Tarpon Springs, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 18.7:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering 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
- East Lake High
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
- This school 392
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering
392 students
What this shows East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering compares
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 77% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Middle School Academy of Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering'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
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering
How many students attend East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering?
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering has 392 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tarpon Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering?
11.9% of students at East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering?
The largest demographic group at East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Tarpon Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering?
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Middle School Academy of Engineering rank among public schools in Tarpon Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering ranks #3 of 10 public 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 public schools in Tarpon Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.