- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm Harbor, FL
Lake St. George Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake St. George Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156002633
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake St. George Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Palm Harbor · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake St. George Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake St. George Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Palm Harbor, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Lake St. George Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 120156002633 · Palm Harbor, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 12.8:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Lake St. George Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake St. George 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 499
Lake St. George Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Lake St. George Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake St. George Elementary School compares
Lake St. George 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 61% | - | - |
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.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
28.5%
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 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Lake St. George Elementary School is less 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 Lake St. George 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake St. George 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake St. George Elementary School
How many students attend Lake St. George Elementary School?
Lake St. George Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm Harbor, FL. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake St. George Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake St. George 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 Lake St. George Elementary School?
33.9% of students at Lake St. George Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake St. George Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake St. George Elementary School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Palm Harbor, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake St. George Elementary School?
Lake St. George Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lake St. George Elementary School rank among schools in Palm Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake St. George Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Palm Harbor, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palm Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Lake St. George 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.