- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 120111008482 · Tallahassee, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
621 enr · 22.2:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences 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 621
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences
621 students
What this shows Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences compares
Tallahassee School of Math & Sciences 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,979
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
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.
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
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,822
- 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 elementary 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 (~621 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.