- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madeira Beach, FL
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8
Federal NCES profile for Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156001640
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,306
- students enrolled
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120156001640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 held near 1,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120156001640 · Madeira Beach, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,306 enr · 18.7:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 held near 1,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8
1,306 students
What this shows Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 reports 1,306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 compares
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,306 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,306
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 435 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8
How many students attend Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8?
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 has 1,306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madeira Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,343 (2022-23) → 1,334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8?
20.3% of students at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8?
The largest demographic group at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Madeira Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8?
Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.