- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seminole, FL
Seminole Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seminole Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001679
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Seminole · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Seminole, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Seminole Elementary School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 120156001679 · Seminole, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 10.9:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Seminole Elementary School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seminole 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 371
Seminole Elementary School
371 students
What this shows Seminole Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole Elementary School compares
Seminole Elementary School 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.9%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Seminole 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 Seminole 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 | 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seminole Elementary School
How many students attend Seminole Elementary School?
Seminole Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seminole, FL. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% 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 Seminole Elementary School?
53.5% of students at Seminole Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seminole Elementary School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Seminole, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole Elementary School?
Seminole Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Seminole Elementary School rank among schools in Seminole?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Seminole, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seminole on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Seminole 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.