- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clearwater, FL
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center
Federal NCES profile for Paul B. Stephens Ese Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156002246
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 19
- schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul B. Stephens Ese Center ranks #9 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 120156002246 · Clearwater, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 4.6:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center 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 137
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center
137 students
What this shows Paul B. Stephens Ese Center reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul B. Stephens Ese Center compares
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is a shrinking 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 | 4.6:1 | ▼ 74% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul B. Stephens Ese Center 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul B. Stephens Ese Center'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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paul B. Stephens Ese Center
How many students attend Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center has 137 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Clearwater, FL. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is 4.6:1, which is 74% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 71% 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 Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
38.8% of students at Paul B. Stephens Ese Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
The largest demographic group at Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Paul B. Stephens Ese Center rank among schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul B. Stephens Ese Center ranks #9 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clearwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Paul B. Stephens Ese Center, 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.