- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120156001697 · Tarpon Springs, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 14.8:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele 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 267
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
267 students
What this shows Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele compares
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,058
- 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 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 (~267 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.