- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seminole, FL
Starkey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starkey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001689
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starkey Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Seminole · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Starkey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starkey Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Seminole, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Starkey Elementary School shrank from 657 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 120156001689 · Seminole, FL Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 13.8:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Starkey Elementary School shrank from 657 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Starkey 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 580
Starkey Elementary School
580 students
What this shows Starkey Elementary School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starkey Elementary School compares
Starkey 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 5.5%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Starkey 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 Starkey 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 Starkey 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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Starkey Elementary School
How many students attend Starkey Elementary School?
Starkey Elementary School has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seminole, FL. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starkey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starkey Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Starkey Elementary School?
50.5% of students at Starkey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starkey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starkey Elementary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Seminole, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starkey Elementary School?
Starkey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Starkey Elementary School rank among schools in Seminole?
By Resource Investment Index, Starkey Elementary School ranks #4 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 Starkey 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.