- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pinellas Park, FL
Richard L. Sanders School
Federal NCES profile for Richard L. Sanders School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001660
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard L. Sanders School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Pinellas Park · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard L. Sanders School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard L. Sanders School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Pinellas Park, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Richard L. Sanders School held near 55 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120156001660 · Pinellas Park, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 10.7:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Richard L. Sanders School held near 55 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Richard L. Sanders 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 160
Richard L. Sanders School
160 students
What this shows Richard L. Sanders School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard L. Sanders School compares
Richard L. Sanders 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
29
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Richard L. Sanders 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 Richard L. Sanders 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard L. Sanders 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard L. Sanders School
How many students attend Richard L. Sanders School?
Richard L. Sanders School has 160 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Pinellas Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard L. Sanders School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard L. Sanders School is 10.7:1, which is 40% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% 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 Richard L. Sanders School?
68.5% of students at Richard L. Sanders School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard L. Sanders School?
The largest demographic group at Richard L. Sanders School is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Pinellas Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard L. Sanders School?
Richard L. Sanders School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Richard L. Sanders School rank among schools in Pinellas Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard L. Sanders School ranks #5 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 Richard L. Sanders 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.