Enrollment
68
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 120087007676
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School — Tampa, FL
Federal NCES profile for Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School reports 68 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 82% above the Florida average and 83% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 68 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hillsborough spends $11,744 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.2% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 16.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.7% | ▲ 82% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
94.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 82% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
61.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,744
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 68 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 68 Top 9% in Florida — larger than 91% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 10.9:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.7% +82% vs state
NCES ID 120087007676
Student demographics
African American 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 5.9%
White 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 77.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 68:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School.
$11,744
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 36.1:1
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
Similar elementary schools in Tampa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Standard public school
933 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Trinity School for Children
Standard public school
910 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
Standard public school
819 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Chiles Elementary School
Standard public school
787 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Rampello K-8 Magnet School
Standard public school
782 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School
How many students attend Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School?
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School has 68 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in TAMPA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School is 10.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School?
94.7% of students at Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School?
The largest demographic group at Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School is African American at 77.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in TAMPA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School?
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.