- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tampa, FL
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087000971
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 23
- elementary schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet ranks #7 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120087000971 · Tampa, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 10.6:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 234
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet
234 students
What this shows Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet compares
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$10,589
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
White 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet
How many students attend Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet?
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet is 10.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% 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 Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet?
72.9% of students at Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet is African American at 68.4% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet?
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet rank among elementary schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet ranks #7 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, 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 Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.