- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Petersburg, FL
Melrose Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001643
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #16 of 26
- schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Melrose Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary School ranks #16 of 26 schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Melrose Elementary School grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 120156001643 · St Petersburg, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.2:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Melrose Elementary School grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Melrose Elementary School 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 356
Melrose Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Melrose Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Elementary School compares
Melrose Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 75% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.7%
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
White 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: African American at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Melrose Elementary School 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 Melrose Elementary School 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 Melrose Elementary School'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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Elementary School
How many students attend Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Melrose Elementary School?
91.0% of students at Melrose Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Elementary School is African American at 85.4% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School 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 Melrose Elementary School rank among schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary School ranks #16 of 26 schools in St Petersburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Melrose Elementary School, 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.