- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallahassee, FL
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frank Hartsfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120111001165
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools.
- #19 of 37
- schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Hartsfield Elementary School ranks #19 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120111001165 · Tallahassee, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 13.1:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- This school 353
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Frank Hartsfield Elementary School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Hartsfield Elementary School compares
Frank Hartsfield 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$10,979
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.6%
White 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Hartsfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Hartsfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Hartsfield Elementary School
How many students attend Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% 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 Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Frank Hartsfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is African American at 77.6% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Hartsfield Elementary School?
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Frank Hartsfield Elementary School rank among schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Hartsfield Elementary School ranks #19 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.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides Frank Hartsfield Elementary School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.