Enrollment
267
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tarpon Springs, FL
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
Federal NCES profile for Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156001697
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Tarpon Springs · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Tarpon Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is a mid-sized elementary school in Tarpon Springs, Florida, enrolling 267 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 267 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 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele.
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 Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele compares
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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 Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~267 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
How many students attend Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tarpon Springs, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Fundamental Ele?
27.0% of students at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele?
The largest demographic group at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Tarpon Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele rank among public schools in Tarpon Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele ranks #1 of 10 public 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 public schools in Tarpon Springs on the city page.
Is Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele a good school?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Pinellas?
Besides Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele, 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.
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