- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Port Richey, FL
James M. Marlowe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James M. Marlowe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153003651
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James M. Marlowe Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 17
- schools in New Port Richey · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James M. Marlowe Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Marlowe Elementary School ranks #10 of 17 schools in New Port Richey, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120153003651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
James M. Marlowe Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120153003651 · New Port Richey, FL Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 14.3:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
James M. Marlowe Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James M. Marlowe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 513
James M. Marlowe Elementary School
513 students
What this shows James M. Marlowe Elementary School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How James M. Marlowe Elementary School compares
James M. Marlowe Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, James M. Marlowe Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James M. Marlowe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James M. Marlowe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about James M. Marlowe Elementary School
How many students attend James M. Marlowe Elementary School?
James M. Marlowe Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James M. Marlowe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James M. Marlowe Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 M. Marlowe Elementary School?
77.8% of students at James M. Marlowe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James M. Marlowe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James M. Marlowe Elementary School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in New Port Richey, 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 James M. Marlowe Elementary School?
James M. Marlowe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 M. Marlowe Elementary School rank among schools in New Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Marlowe Elementary School ranks #10 of 17 schools in New Port Richey, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides James M. Marlowe Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.