Enrollment
1,927
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, FL
Starkey Ranch K-8
Federal NCES profile for Starkey Ranch K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153008948
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starkey Ranch K-8 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Starkey Ranch K-8 has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starkey Ranch K-8 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Odessa, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Starkey Ranch K-8 compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Starkey Ranch K-8
Starkey Ranch K-8 is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Odessa, Florida, enrolling 1,927 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,927 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 642 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) alongside Starkey Ranch K-8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Starkey Ranch K-8 compares
Starkey Ranch K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 72% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,927 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,927
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Starkey Ranch K-8 is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes Starkey Ranch K-8.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Starkey Ranch K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starkey Ranch K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,927 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Starkey Ranch K-8
How many students attend Starkey Ranch K-8?
Starkey Ranch K-8 has 1,927 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starkey Ranch K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Starkey Ranch K-8 is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starkey Ranch K-8?
14.4% of students at Starkey Ranch K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starkey Ranch K-8?
The largest demographic group at Starkey Ranch K-8 is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Odessa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starkey Ranch K-8?
Starkey Ranch K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Starkey Ranch K-8 rank among public schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Starkey Ranch K-8 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Odessa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Odessa on the city page.
Is Starkey Ranch K-8 a good school?
Starkey Ranch K-8 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Starkey Ranch K-8, 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.
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