- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple Terrace, FL
Temple Terrace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Temple Terrace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087001023
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temple Terrace Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Temple Terrace · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Florida
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Temple Terrace Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temple Terrace Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Temple Terrace, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Temple Terrace Elementary School grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 120087001023 · Temple Terrace, FL Other · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 20:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Temple Terrace Elementary School grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Temple Terrace Elementary School 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 639
Temple Terrace Elementary School
639 students
What this shows Temple Terrace Elementary School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Temple Terrace Elementary School compares
Temple Terrace Elementary School is a growing 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
White 10.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Temple Terrace Elementary School is more 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 Temple Terrace Elementary School 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 Temple Terrace Elementary School'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 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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Temple Terrace Elementary School
How many students attend Temple Terrace Elementary School?
Temple Terrace Elementary School has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Temple Terrace, FL. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple Terrace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Temple Terrace Elementary School is 20:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Temple Terrace Elementary School?
76.4% of students at Temple Terrace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temple Terrace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Temple Terrace Elementary School is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in Temple Terrace, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temple Terrace Elementary School?
Temple Terrace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Temple Terrace Elementary School rank among schools in Temple Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Temple Terrace Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Temple Terrace, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple Terrace on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Temple Terrace Elementary School, 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.