Enrollment
621
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120111008482Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Tallahassee, Florida, enrolling 621 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Florida schools and 25% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.3% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 621 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 852 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #344.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% 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 School of Math & Sciences.
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 School of Math & Sciences compares
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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
African American 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
White 19.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences 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 School of Math & Sciences.
$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 School of Math & Sciences 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences'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 elementary 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 (~621 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences
How many students attend Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences?
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences is 22.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences?
49.3% of students at Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences is African American at 50.6% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences?
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 School of Math & Sciences rank among elementary schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
Is Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences a good school?
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 School of Math & Sciences, 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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