- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pinellas Park, FL
Pinellas Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinellas Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001663
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinellas Central Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Pinellas Park · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinellas Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Central Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Pinellas Park, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pinellas Central Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120156001663 · Pinellas Park, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.1:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Pinellas Central Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinellas Central 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 483
Pinellas Central Elementary School
483 students
What this shows Pinellas Central Elementary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinellas Central Elementary School compares
Pinellas Central 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
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
47.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 22.6%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Pinellas Central Elementary School is more 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 Pinellas Central Elementary School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinellas Central 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 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinellas Central Elementary School
How many students attend Pinellas Central Elementary School?
Pinellas Central Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pinellas Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Central 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 Pinellas Central Elementary School?
58.8% of students at Pinellas Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinellas Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinellas Central Elementary School is White at 32.5% of enrollment, in Pinellas Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinellas Central Elementary School?
Pinellas Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Pinellas Central Elementary School rank among schools in Pinellas Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Central Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Pinellas Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pinellas Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Pinellas Central 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.