Enrollment
1,851
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallahassee, FL
Florida State University School
Federal NCES profile for Florida State University School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120201303021Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida State University School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #14 of 37
- schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,851
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Florida State University School ranks #14 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
District: Fsu Lab Sch · Florida
NCES ID 120201303021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-66% vs state
What stands out at Florida State University School
Florida State University School is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Tallahassee, Florida, enrolling 1,851 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,851 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 926 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district, Fsu Lab Sch, also runs The Pembroke Pines Florida (710 students).
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 Florida State University School compares
Florida State University School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,851 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,851
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 926 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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 55.9%
African American 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Florida State University School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
How Florida State University School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pembroke Pines Florida | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Florida State University School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Florida State University School
How many students attend Florida State University School?
Florida State University School has 1,851 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallahassee, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florida State University School?
17.5% of students at Florida State University School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida State University School?
The largest demographic group at Florida State University School is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida State University School?
Florida State University School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florida State University School rank among schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida State University School ranks #14 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
Is Florida State University School a good school?
Florida State University School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Fsu Lab Sch?
Besides Florida State University School, Fsu Lab Sch also operates The Pembroke Pines Florida (710 students). See the Fsu Lab Sch district page for the complete list.
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