- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120087004096 · Tampa, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 13.1:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet 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 353
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
353 students
What this shows Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School compares
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~353 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.