- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lutz, FL
Mckitrick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mckitrick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087003714
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckitrick Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Lutz · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckitrick Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckitrick Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lutz, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mckitrick Elementary School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 120087003714 · Lutz, FL Other · MID · TRAD
934 enr · 15.3:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Mckitrick Elementary School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mckitrick Elementary 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 934
Mckitrick Elementary School
934 students
What this shows Mckitrick Elementary School reports 934 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckitrick Elementary School compares
Mckitrick Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 80% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 934 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
934
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 467 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: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 14.2%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Mckitrick Elementary 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 Mckitrick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckitrick Elementary 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 (~934 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mckitrick Elementary School
How many students attend Mckitrick Elementary School?
Mckitrick Elementary School has 934 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lutz, FL. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckitrick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckitrick Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Mckitrick Elementary School?
10.4% of students at Mckitrick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckitrick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mckitrick Elementary School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Lutz, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckitrick Elementary School?
Mckitrick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Mckitrick Elementary School rank among schools in Lutz?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckitrick Elementary School ranks #2 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 Mckitrick Elementary 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.