- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tampa, FL
New Springs Schools
Federal NCES profile for New Springs Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008052Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Springs Schools earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #17 of 23
- elementary schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Springs Schools has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Springs Schools ranks #17 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
New Springs Schools held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120087008052 · Tampa, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
382 enr · 14.1:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
New Springs Schools held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
New Springs Schools 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 382
New Springs Schools
382 students
What this shows New Springs Schools reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Springs Schools compares
New Springs Schools 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 | 99.5% | ▲ 91% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 72% | - | - |
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.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
46.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
African American 31.7%
White 18.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, New Springs Schools 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 New Springs Schools 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 New Springs Schools'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 elementary 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Springs Schools
How many students attend New Springs Schools?
New Springs Schools has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Springs Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at New Springs Schools 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 New Springs Schools?
99.5% of students at New Springs Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Springs Schools?
The largest demographic group at New Springs Schools is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Springs Schools?
New Springs Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Springs Schools rank among elementary schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, New Springs Schools ranks #17 of 23 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides New Springs Schools, 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.