- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tarpon Springs, FL
Tarpon Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tarpon Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001691
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarpon Springs Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Tarpon Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarpon Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarpon Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tarpon Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Tarpon Springs Elementary School shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 120156001691 · Tarpon Springs, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 10.2:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Tarpon Springs Elementary School shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tarpon Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 417
Tarpon Springs Elementary School
417 students
What this shows Tarpon Springs Elementary School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarpon Springs Elementary School compares
Tarpon Springs Elementary 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 43% 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
52.3%
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
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 30.5%
White 27.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Tarpon Springs Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarpon Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarpon Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tarpon Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
Tarpon Springs Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tarpon Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 43% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 35% 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 Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
77.7% of students at Tarpon Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tarpon Springs Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.3% of enrollment, in Tarpon Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
Tarpon Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Tarpon Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Tarpon Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarpon Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tarpon Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tarpon Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Tarpon Springs Elementary School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.