Enrollment
61
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clearwater, FL
Hospital/Homebound
Federal NCES profile for Hospital/Homebound, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156002890
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hospital/Homebound earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #19 of 19
- schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 61
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Hospital/Homebound ranks #19 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
4.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-91% vs state
What stands out at Hospital/Homebound
Hospital/Homebound is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Clearwater, Florida, enrolling 61 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.8% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Florida average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 61 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.1% 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 Hospital/Homebound.
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 Hospital/Homebound compares
Hospital/Homebound on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 91% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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.
Engagement
54.1%
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.
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
White 47.5%
African American 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Hospital/Homebound is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Hospital/Homebound.
$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 Hospital/Homebound Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hospital/Homebound'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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hospital/Homebound
How many students attend Hospital/Homebound?
Hospital/Homebound has 61 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Clearwater, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hospital/Homebound?
4.8% of students at Hospital/Homebound are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hospital/Homebound?
The largest demographic group at Hospital/Homebound is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hospital/Homebound?
Hospital/Homebound has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hospital/Homebound rank among schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Hospital/Homebound ranks #19 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clearwater on the city page.
Is Hospital/Homebound a good school?
Hospital/Homebound earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Hospital/Homebound, 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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