- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tallahassee, FL
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville
Federal NCES profile for The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120111003599Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120111003599 · Tallahassee, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
461 enr · 11.2:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- This school 461
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville
461 students
What this shows The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville compares
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 86% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$10,979
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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
African American 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville
How many students attend The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?
The student-teacher ratio at The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville is 11.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% 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 The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?
7.2% of students at The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?
The largest demographic group at The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?
The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville rank among elementary schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.