- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Sheehy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sheehy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087004153
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheehy Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #78 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheehy Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheehy Elementary School ranks #78 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Sheehy Elementary School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+21.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 120087004153 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 17.2:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Sheehy Elementary School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+21.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sheehy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 396
Sheehy Elementary School
396 students
What this shows Sheehy Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheehy Elementary School compares
Sheehy Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$10,589
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
White 4.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Sheehy Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheehy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheehy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheehy Elementary School
How many students attend Sheehy Elementary School?
Sheehy Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheehy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheehy Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Sheehy Elementary School?
87.0% of students at Sheehy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheehy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sheehy Elementary School is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheehy Elementary School?
Sheehy 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 Sheehy Elementary School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheehy Elementary School ranks #78 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Sheehy Elementary School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.