- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 120156001626 · Gulfport, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 12.8:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulfport Montessori Elementary 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 421
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
421 students
What this shows Gulfport Montessori Elementary School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulfport Montessori Elementary School compares
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,058
- 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 (~421 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 56.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.