- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brandon, FL
Limona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Limona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087000973
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Limona Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Limona Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Limona Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Brandon, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Limona Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 120087000973 · Brandon, FL Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 15.5:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Limona Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Limona Elementary 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 543
Limona Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Limona Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Limona Elementary School compares
Limona 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$10,589
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 30.6%
African American 19.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Limona Elementary 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 Limona Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Limona Elementary 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 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Limona Elementary School
How many students attend Limona Elementary School?
Limona Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brandon, FL. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Limona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Limona Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Limona Elementary School?
49.2% of students at Limona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Limona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Limona Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in Brandon, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Limona Elementary School?
Limona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Limona Elementary School rank among schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Limona Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Brandon, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Limona Elementary 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.