- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lutz, FL
Lutz K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Lutz K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087000976
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lutz K-8 School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Lutz · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lutz K-8 School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lutz K-8 School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Lutz, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Lutz K-8 School grew from 723 students in 2022-23 to 770 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 120087000976 · Lutz, FL Other · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 15.1:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Lutz K-8 School grew from 723 students in 2022-23 to 770 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lutz K-8 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 771
Lutz K-8 School
771 students
What this shows Lutz K-8 School reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lutz K-8 School compares
Lutz K-8 School is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Lutz K-8 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 Lutz K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lutz K-8 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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lutz K-8 School
How many students attend Lutz K-8 School?
Lutz K-8 School has 771 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lutz, FL. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutz K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lutz K-8 School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Lutz K-8 School?
39.6% of students at Lutz K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lutz K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Lutz K-8 School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Lutz, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lutz K-8 School?
Lutz K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lutz K-8 School rank among schools in Lutz?
By Resource Investment Index, Lutz K-8 School ranks #3 of 5 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 schools in Lutz on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Lutz K-8 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.