- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Petersburg, FL
Lealman Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lealman Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001636
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lealman Avenue Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #15 of 26
- schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Florida
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lealman Avenue Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lealman Avenue Elementary School ranks #15 of 26 schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Lealman Avenue Elementary School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 120156001636 · St Petersburg, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 12:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Lealman Avenue Elementary School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lealman Avenue 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 371
Lealman Avenue Elementary School
371 students
What this shows Lealman Avenue Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lealman Avenue Elementary School compares
Lealman Avenue Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Florida - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.7%
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
$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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 29.4%
White 25.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Lealman Avenue Elementary School 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 Lealman Avenue 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lealman Avenue 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lealman Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Lealman Avenue Elementary School?
Lealman Avenue Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lealman Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lealman Avenue Elementary School is 12:1, which is 33% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% 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 Lealman Avenue Elementary School?
77.9% of students at Lealman Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lealman Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lealman Avenue Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lealman Avenue Elementary School?
Lealman Avenue 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 Lealman Avenue Elementary School rank among schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lealman Avenue Elementary School ranks #15 of 26 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 schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Lealman Avenue 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.