Enrollment
345
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tallahassee Classical School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tallahassee Classical School
Tallahassee Classical School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tallahassee, Florida, enrolling 345 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Tallahassee Classical School is leaner than roughly 94% of Florida schools and 49% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 345 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students) and Lincoln High School (1,822 students) alongside Tallahassee Classical 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 Tallahassee Classical School compares
Tallahassee Classical 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,180
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leon, which includes Tallahassee Classical School.
$10,180
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.3%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tallahassee Classical School a good school?
Tallahassee Classical School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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