- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Petersburg, FL
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156001661
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120156001661 · St Petersburg, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 14.8:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pasadena Fundamental 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 459
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School compares
Pasadena Fundamental 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Pasadena Fundamental 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 Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pasadena Fundamental 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 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
How many students attend Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School?
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School?
22.6% of students at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School?
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School rank among elementary schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Pasadena Fundamental 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.