- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+112 students YoY
Starkey Ranch K-8 grew from 1,928 students in 2022-23 to 2,040 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 101.0 → 112.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+112 students YoY 120153008948 · Odessa, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,927 enr · 19.1:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Starkey Ranch K-8 grew from 1,928 students in 2022-23 to 2,040 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 101.0 → 112.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Starkey Ranch K-8 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
Starkey Ranch K-8
1,927 students
What this shows Starkey Ranch K-8 reports 1,927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starkey Ranch K-8 compares
Starkey Ranch K-8 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,218
- 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 (~1,927 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,928 (2022-23) → 2,040 (2023-24), up 112.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.