- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Pinellas Teleschool shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-30.5%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 120156007852 · Clearwater, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 32.5:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Pinellas Teleschool shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-30.5%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinellas Teleschool 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 130
Pinellas Teleschool
130 students
What this shows Pinellas Teleschool reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinellas Teleschool compares
Pinellas Teleschool 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,058
- 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 (~130 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), down 43.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.