- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Lomax Magnet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lomax Magnet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087003376
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lomax Magnet Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools.
- #34 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lomax Magnet Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lomax Magnet Elementary School ranks #34 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lomax Magnet Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120087003376 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 11.4:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Lomax Magnet Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lomax Magnet 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 239
Lomax Magnet Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Lomax Magnet Elementary School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lomax Magnet Elementary School compares
Lomax Magnet 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
White 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Lomax Magnet Elementary School is less 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 Lomax Magnet 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lomax Magnet 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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lomax Magnet Elementary School
How many students attend Lomax Magnet Elementary School?
Lomax Magnet Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lomax Magnet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lomax Magnet Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% 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 Lomax Magnet Elementary School?
76.8% of students at Lomax Magnet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lomax Magnet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lomax Magnet Elementary School is African American at 80.8% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lomax Magnet Elementary School?
Lomax Magnet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lomax Magnet Elementary School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lomax Magnet Elementary School ranks #34 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Lomax Magnet 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.