- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
James B. Sanderlin K-8 grew from 775 students in 2022-23 to 816 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 120156004134 · St Petersburg, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 14.6:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
James B. Sanderlin K-8 grew from 775 students in 2022-23 to 816 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James B. Sanderlin K-8 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 817
James B. Sanderlin K-8
817 students
What this shows James B. Sanderlin K-8 reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How James B. Sanderlin K-8 compares
James B. Sanderlin K-8 is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,058
- 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 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 (~817 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 816 (2023-24), up 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.