Enrollment
817
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Petersburg, FL
James B. Sanderlin K-8
Federal NCES profile for James B. Sanderlin K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156004134
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James B. Sanderlin K-8 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James B. Sanderlin K-8 has class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156004134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James B. Sanderlin K-8 compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at James B. Sanderlin K-8
James B. Sanderlin K-8 is a mid-sized elementary school in St Petersburg, Florida, enrolling 817 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 817 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 791 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 817 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside James B. Sanderlin K-8.
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 James B. Sanderlin K-8 compares
James B. Sanderlin K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in Florida - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 817 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 40.5%
African American 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, James B. Sanderlin K-8 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8.
$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 James B. Sanderlin K-8 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James B. Sanderlin K-8'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 elementary 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 (~817 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James B. Sanderlin K-8
How many students attend James B. Sanderlin K-8?
James B. Sanderlin K-8 has 817 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Petersburg, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James B. Sanderlin K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at James B. Sanderlin K-8 is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8?
41.0% of students at James B. Sanderlin K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James B. Sanderlin K-8?
The largest demographic group at James B. Sanderlin K-8 is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James B. Sanderlin K-8?
James B. Sanderlin K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 James B. Sanderlin K-8 rank among elementary schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg on the city page.
Is James B. Sanderlin K-8 a good school?
James B. Sanderlin K-8 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8, 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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