- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lutz, FL
Lutz Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Lutz Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008063Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lutz Preparatory School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lutz · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 0.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lutz Preparatory School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lutz Preparatory School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lutz, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lutz Preparatory School held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120087008063 · Lutz, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
779 enr · 15.9:1 · 0.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Lutz Preparatory School held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lutz Preparatory 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 779
Lutz Preparatory School
779 students
What this shows Lutz Preparatory School reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lutz Preparatory School compares
Lutz Preparatory 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.4% | ▼ 99% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 779 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 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 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Lutz Preparatory 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 Preparatory 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 Lutz Preparatory 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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lutz Preparatory School
How many students attend Lutz Preparatory School?
Lutz Preparatory School has 779 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lutz, FL. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutz Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lutz Preparatory School is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Lutz Preparatory School?
0.4% of students at Lutz Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lutz Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Lutz Preparatory School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Lutz, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lutz Preparatory School?
Lutz Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Preparatory School rank among elementary schools in Lutz?
By Resource Investment Index, Lutz Preparatory School ranks #2 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 Lutz Preparatory 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.