- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Mort Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mort Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087000992
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mort Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #62 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mort Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mort Elementary School ranks #62 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mort Elementary School held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120087000992 · Tampa, FL Other · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 14.1:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Mort Elementary School held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mort 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 731
Mort Elementary School
731 students
What this shows Mort Elementary School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mort Elementary School compares
Mort 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.4%
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
African American 16.6%
White 5.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Mort Elementary School is less 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 Mort Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mort 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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mort Elementary School
How many students attend Mort Elementary School?
Mort Elementary School has 731 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mort Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mort Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% 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 Mort Elementary School?
74.8% of students at Mort Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mort Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mort Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mort Elementary School?
Mort Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Mort Elementary School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mort Elementary School ranks #62 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Mort 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.