- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tallahassee, FL
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre
Federal NCES profile for The School of Arts & Sciences Centre, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120111008449Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The School of Arts & Sciences Centre ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120111008449 · Tallahassee, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
448 enr · 11.5:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre 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 448
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre
448 students
What this shows The School of Arts & Sciences Centre reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How The School of Arts & Sciences Centre compares
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 77% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, The School of Arts & Sciences Centre is more mixed than 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 & Sciences Centre 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 & Sciences Centre'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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about The School of Arts & Sciences Centre
How many students attend The School of Arts & Sciences Centre?
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The School of Arts & Sciences Centre?
The student-teacher ratio at The School of Arts & Sciences Centre is 11.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% 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 & Sciences Centre?
12.1% of students at The School of Arts & Sciences Centre 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 & Sciences Centre?
The largest demographic group at The School of Arts & Sciences Centre is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The School of Arts & Sciences Centre?
The School of Arts & Sciences Centre has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The School of Arts & Sciences Centre rank among elementary schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, The School of Arts & Sciences Centre ranks #1 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 & Sciences Centre, 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.