- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Petersburg, FL
Fairmount Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairmount Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001619
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmount Park Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #19 of 26
- schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmount Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks #19 of 26 schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Fairmount Park Elementary School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 120156001619 · St Petersburg, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.2:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Fairmount Park Elementary School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fairmount Park Elementary 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
- 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 425
Fairmount Park Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Fairmount Park Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmount Park Elementary School compares
Fairmount Park Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
White 5.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Fairmount Park Elementary School 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 Fairmount Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmount Park Elementary 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
- 1,980
- 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 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmount Park Elementary School
How many students attend Fairmount Park Elementary School?
Fairmount Park Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Park Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% lower 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 Fairmount Park Elementary School?
87.6% of students at Fairmount Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmount Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairmount Park Elementary School is African American at 86.4% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmount Park Elementary School?
Fairmount Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Fairmount Park Elementary School rank among schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks #19 of 26 schools in St Petersburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Fairmount Park Elementary School, 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.