- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Hill, FL
Shady Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shady Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153008450
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shady Hills Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shady Hills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Hills Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Shady Hills Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120153008450 · Spring Hill, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 14.3:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Shady Hills Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Shady Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 444
Shady Hills Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Shady Hills Elementary School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shady Hills Elementary School compares
Shady Hills 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Shady Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shady Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shady Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shady Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Shady Hills Elementary School?
Shady Hills Elementary School has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Hill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Hills Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Shady Hills Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Shady Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shady Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shady Hills Elementary School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shady Hills Elementary School?
Shady Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Shady Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Hills Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Shady Hills Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.