- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valrico, FL
Lithia Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lithia Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087000696
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lithia Springs Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Valrico · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lithia Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lithia Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Valrico, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Lithia Springs Elementary School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 120087000696 · Valrico, FL Other · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 16.5:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Lithia Springs Elementary School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lithia Springs 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 609
Lithia Springs Elementary School
609 students
What this shows Lithia Springs Elementary School reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lithia Springs Elementary School compares
Lithia Springs 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 62% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Florida - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Lithia Springs Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Lithia Springs Elementary 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 | Similar 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 Lithia Springs 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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lithia Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Lithia Springs Elementary School?
Lithia Springs Elementary School has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valrico, FL. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lithia Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lithia Springs Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Lithia Springs Elementary School?
19.7% of students at Lithia Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lithia Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lithia Springs Elementary School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Valrico, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lithia Springs Elementary School?
Lithia Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lithia Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Valrico?
By Resource Investment Index, Lithia Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Valrico, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Valrico on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Lithia Springs 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.