Enrollment
130
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clearwater, FL
Pinellas Teleschool
Federal NCES profile for Pinellas Teleschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156007852
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinellas Teleschool earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 19
- schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinellas Teleschool has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Teleschool ranks #12 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinellas Teleschool compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinellas Teleschool
Pinellas Teleschool is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Clearwater, Florida, enrolling 130 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 83% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 77.3% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 130 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #70, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and White (20%) (diversity index 52/100).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Pinellas Teleschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pinellas Teleschool compares
Pinellas Teleschool on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.5:1 | ▲ 83% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 65.4%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Pinellas Teleschool is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Pinellas Teleschool.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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.
How Pinellas Teleschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinellas Teleschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinellas Teleschool
How many students attend Pinellas Teleschool?
Pinellas Teleschool has 130 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Clearwater, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Teleschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Teleschool is 32.5:1, which is 83% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinellas Teleschool?
77.3% of students at Pinellas Teleschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinellas Teleschool?
The largest demographic group at Pinellas Teleschool is African American at 65.4% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinellas Teleschool?
Pinellas Teleschool has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pinellas Teleschool rank among schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Teleschool ranks #12 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.
Is Pinellas Teleschool a good school?
Pinellas Teleschool earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Pinellas Teleschool, 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.
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