Enrollment
678
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Sulphur Springs K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Sulphur Springs K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087001020
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sulphur Springs K-8 School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #52 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sulphur Springs K-8 School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sulphur Springs K-8 School ranks #52 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sulphur Springs K-8 School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sulphur Springs K-8 School
Sulphur Springs K-8 School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tampa, Florida, enrolling 678 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.9% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 678 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 395 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Sulphur Springs K-8 School.
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 Sulphur Springs K-8 School compares
Sulphur Springs K-8 School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.9%
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Florida - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$9,835
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 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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
African American 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
White 4.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Sulphur Springs K-8 School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Sulphur Springs K-8 School.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Sulphur Springs K-8 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 Sulphur Springs K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~678 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sulphur Springs K-8 School
How many students attend Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
Sulphur Springs K-8 School has 678 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs K-8 School is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
86.9% of students at Sulphur Springs K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Sulphur Springs K-8 School is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
Sulphur Springs K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sulphur Springs K-8 School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sulphur Springs K-8 School ranks #52 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.
Is Sulphur Springs K-8 School a good school?
Sulphur Springs K-8 School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Hillsborough?
Besides Sulphur Springs K-8 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.
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