Enrollment
433
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pinellas Park, Florida, enrolling 433 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 433 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 699 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #321.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem.
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 Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem compares
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~433 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem a good school?
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. 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 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.
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