- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Hill, FL
Gulf Coast Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Coast Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120081008892Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Coast Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Coast Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Coast Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Spring Hill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gulf Coast Elementary School held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120081008892 · Spring Hill, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
106 enr · 35.3:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Gulf Coast Elementary School held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf Coast Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school 106
Gulf Coast Elementary School
106 students
What this shows Gulf Coast Elementary School reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Coast Elementary School compares
Gulf Coast 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 | 35.3:1 | ▲ 98% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
35.3:1
students per teacher
- 98% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$10,856
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
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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Gulf Coast Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulf Coast Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Coast Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Coast Elementary School
How many students attend Gulf Coast Elementary School?
Gulf Coast Elementary School has 106 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Hill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Elementary School is 35.3:1, which is 98% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 125% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulf Coast Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Gulf Coast Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Coast Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Coast Elementary School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Coast Elementary School?
Gulf Coast Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Gulf Coast Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Coast Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Spring Hill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spring Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Gulf Coast Elementary School, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.