- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lutz, FL
Maniscalco K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Maniscalco K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087002702
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maniscalco K-8 School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Lutz · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maniscalco K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maniscalco K-8 School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Lutz, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Maniscalco K-8 School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120087002702 · Lutz, FL Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 12.7:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Maniscalco K-8 School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Maniscalco 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 673
Maniscalco K-8 School
673 students
What this shows Maniscalco K-8 School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maniscalco K-8 School compares
Maniscalco K-8 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
White 40.4%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Maniscalco 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 Maniscalco 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 Maniscalco 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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maniscalco K-8 School
How many students attend Maniscalco K-8 School?
Maniscalco K-8 School has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lutz, FL. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maniscalco K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maniscalco K-8 School is 12.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% 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 Maniscalco K-8 School?
37.5% of students at Maniscalco K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maniscalco K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Maniscalco K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Lutz, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maniscalco K-8 School?
Maniscalco K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Maniscalco K-8 School rank among schools in Lutz?
By Resource Investment Index, Maniscalco K-8 School ranks #1 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 Maniscalco 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.