- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lutz, FL
Learning Gate Community School
Federal NCES profile for Learning Gate Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087004358Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learning Gate Community School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lutz · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Learning Gate Community School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Gate Community School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lutz, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Learning Gate Community School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120087004358 · Lutz, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
761 enr · 16.2:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Learning Gate Community School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Learning Gate Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 761
Learning Gate Community School
761 students
What this shows Learning Gate Community School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Learning Gate Community School compares
Learning Gate Community 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 47% in Florida - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,589
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 761 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Learning Gate Community School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Learning Gate Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Learning Gate Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Learning Gate Community School
How many students attend Learning Gate Community School?
Learning Gate Community School has 761 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lutz, FL. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Gate Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Gate Community School is 16.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher 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 Learning Gate Community School?
4.3% of students at Learning Gate Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learning Gate Community School?
The largest demographic group at Learning Gate Community School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Lutz, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Gate Community School?
Learning Gate Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Learning Gate Community School rank among elementary schools in Lutz?
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Gate Community School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lutz, 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 Lutz on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Learning Gate Community School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.