- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Palm River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palm River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087000997
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm River Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools.
- #66 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm River Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm River Elementary School ranks #66 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Palm River Elementary School grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 120087000997 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 13.1:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Palm River Elementary School grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm River 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 406
Palm River Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Palm River Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm River Elementary School compares
Palm River 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
African American 33.0%
White 9.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Palm River 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 Palm River 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 Palm River 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm River Elementary School
How many students attend Palm River Elementary School?
Palm River Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm River Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% 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 Palm River Elementary School?
76.3% of students at Palm River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palm River Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm River Elementary School?
Palm River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Palm River Elementary School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm River Elementary School ranks #66 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 Palm River 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.