- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pinellas Park, FL
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem
Federal NCES profile for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156000984
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Pinellas Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem ranks #6 of 10 schools in Pinellas Park, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 120156000984 · Pinellas Park, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 13.5:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem 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 433
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem
433 students
What this shows Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem compares
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.7%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 30.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem is more 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 Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem'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 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem
How many students attend Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem?
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pinellas Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem is 13.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% 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 Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem?
61.7% of students at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem?
The largest demographic group at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem is White at 30.7% of enrollment, in Pinellas Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem?
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem rank among schools in Pinellas Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem ranks #6 of 10 schools in Pinellas Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pinellas Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem, 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.