- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Petersburg, FL
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156008365
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 313
- students enrolled
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120156008365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120156008365 · St. Petersburg, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 13.6:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet 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 313
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
313 students
What this shows Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School compares
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
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
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet 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 Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is 13.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
31.3% of students at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in St. Petersburg, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet 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.