- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lithia, FL
Stowers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stowers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087007252
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stowers Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Lithia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stowers Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stowers Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lithia, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Stowers Elementary School held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 120087007252 · Lithia, FL Other · MID · TRAD
867 enr · 14:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Stowers Elementary School held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Stowers 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 867
Stowers Elementary School
867 students
What this shows Stowers Elementary School reports 867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stowers Elementary School compares
Stowers 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 79% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 867 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
867
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Stowers Elementary School is more 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 Stowers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stowers 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 (~867 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stowers Elementary School
How many students attend Stowers Elementary School?
Stowers Elementary School has 867 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lithia, FL. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 930 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stowers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stowers Elementary School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Stowers Elementary School?
11.1% of students at Stowers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stowers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stowers Elementary School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Lithia, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stowers Elementary School?
Stowers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Stowers Elementary School rank among schools in Lithia?
By Resource Investment Index, Stowers Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lithia, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lithia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Stowers 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.