- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverview, FL
Frost Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frost Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087004163
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frost Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frost Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frost Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 schools in Riverview, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087004163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Frost Elementary School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120087004163 · Riverview, FL Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 16.7:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Frost Elementary School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Frost 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 633
Frost Elementary School
633 students
What this shows Frost Elementary School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frost Elementary School compares
Frost 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Florida - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$10,589
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
White 12.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Frost 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 Frost Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frost 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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frost Elementary School
How many students attend Frost Elementary School?
Frost Elementary School has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frost Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frost Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Frost Elementary School?
64.4% of students at Frost Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frost Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frost Elementary School is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Riverview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frost Elementary School?
Frost Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frost Elementary School rank among schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Frost Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 schools in Riverview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverview on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Frost 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.