- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Petersburg, FL
New Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001695
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Heights Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #25 of 26
- schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New Heights Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Heights Elementary School ranks #25 of 26 schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
New Heights Elementary School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 120156001695 · St Petersburg, FL Other · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 14.2:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
New Heights Elementary School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
New Heights 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 666
New Heights Elementary School
666 students
What this shows New Heights Elementary School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Heights Elementary School compares
New Heights 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 | 74.3% | ▲ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
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
41.0%
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 666 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 27.2%
White 20.6%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, New Heights Elementary School 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 New Heights 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 New Heights 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 (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Heights Elementary School
How many students attend New Heights Elementary School?
New Heights Elementary School has 666 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Heights 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 New Heights Elementary School?
74.3% of students at New Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Heights Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Heights Elementary School?
New Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 New Heights Elementary School rank among schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, New Heights Elementary School ranks #25 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 New Heights 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.