Enrollment
353
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tampa, FL
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087004096
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 23
- elementary schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School ranks #1 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School is a mid-sized elementary school in Tampa, Florida, enrolling 353 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 353 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 171 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School compares
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
White 32.0%
Two or More 14.2%
African American 11.6%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet 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 Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~353 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School?
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tampa, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% 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 Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School?
32.3% of students at Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School?
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School ranks #1 of 23 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tampa on the city page.
Is Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School a good school?
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet 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.
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