- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Classical School
Federal NCES profile for Tallahassee Classical School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120111008746Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tallahassee Classical School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 37
- schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tallahassee Classical School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tallahassee Classical School ranks #4 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Tallahassee Classical School shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-19.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 120111008746 · Tallahassee, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
345 enr · 9.1:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
Tallahassee Classical School shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-19.2%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tallahassee Classical School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- This school 345
Tallahassee Classical School
345 students
What this shows Tallahassee Classical School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tallahassee Classical School compares
Tallahassee Classical School is a shrinking 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$10,979
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Tallahassee Classical School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tallahassee Classical School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tallahassee Classical School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tallahassee Classical School
How many students attend Tallahassee Classical School?
Tallahassee Classical School has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallahassee Classical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallahassee Classical School is 9.1:1, which is 49% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 42% 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 Tallahassee Classical School?
29.1% of students at Tallahassee Classical School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tallahassee Classical School?
The largest demographic group at Tallahassee Classical School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tallahassee Classical School?
Tallahassee Classical School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tallahassee Classical School rank among schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Tallahassee Classical School ranks #4 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides Tallahassee Classical School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.