- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lithia, FL
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fishhawk Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087004170
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Lithia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fishhawk Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lithia, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School held near 1,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 120087004170 · Lithia, FL Other · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 13.5:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School held near 1,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 921
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
921 students
What this shows Fishhawk Creek Elementary School reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fishhawk Creek Elementary School compares
Fishhawk Creek 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 75% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$10,589
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 5.0%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Fishhawk Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fishhawk Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fishhawk Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Fishhawk Creek Elementary School?
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School has 921 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lithia, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,060 (2022-23) → 1,017 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishhawk Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishhawk Creek Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% 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 Fishhawk Creek Elementary School?
12.9% of students at Fishhawk Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fishhawk Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fishhawk Creek Elementary School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Lithia, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fishhawk Creek Elementary School?
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fishhawk Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Lithia?
By Resource Investment Index, Fishhawk Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lithia, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lithia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Fishhawk Creek Elementary School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.