- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Hill, FL
Suncoast Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Suncoast Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120081002250
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suncoast Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Suncoast Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suncoast Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Suncoast Elementary School held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120081002250 · Spring Hill, FL Other · MID · TRAD
967 enr · 17:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Suncoast Elementary School held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Suncoast Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school
Suncoast Elementary School
967 students
What this shows Suncoast Elementary School reports 967 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suncoast Elementary School compares
Suncoast 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 967 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
967
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$10,856
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 967 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Suncoast Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suncoast Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suncoast Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~967 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suncoast Elementary School
How many students attend Suncoast Elementary School?
Suncoast Elementary School has 967 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Hill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 899 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suncoast Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suncoast Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 Suncoast Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Suncoast Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suncoast Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Suncoast Elementary School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suncoast Elementary School?
Suncoast Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Suncoast Elementary School rank among schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Suncoast Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Spring Hill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Suncoast Elementary School, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.