Enrollment
967
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Suncoast Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Suncoast Elementary School
Suncoast Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spring Hill, Florida, enrolling 967 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 967 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 851 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #823, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 967 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students) and Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students) alongside Suncoast Elementary 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 Suncoast Elementary School compares
Suncoast Elementary 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,962
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hernando, which includes Suncoast Elementary School.
$9,962
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~967 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Suncoast Elementary School a good school?
Suncoast Elementary School earns 20/100 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 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.
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