Enrollment
421
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gulfport, FL
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gulfport Montessori Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001626
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gulfport, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gulfport Montessori Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gulfport, Florida, enrolling 421 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.8:1, Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Florida schools and 28% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 81.4% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 421 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #211.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Gulfport Montessori Elementary School.
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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School compares
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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
African American 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
White 13.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Gulfport Montessori Elementary School.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gulfport Montessori Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulfport Montessori Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
How many students attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gulfport, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% 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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
81.4% of students at Gulfport Montessori Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is African American at 63.9% of enrollment, in Gulfport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gulfport Montessori Elementary School rank among public schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gulfport, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gulfport on the city page.
Is Gulfport Montessori Elementary School a good school?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. 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 Pinellas?
Besides Gulfport Montessori Elementary 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.
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