Enrollment
392
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tarpon Springs, Florida, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 392 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering.
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 East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering compares
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~392 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering a good school?
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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