- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thonotosassa, FL
Thonotosassa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thonotosassa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087001025
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thonotosassa Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Thonotosassa · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thonotosassa Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thonotosassa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Thonotosassa, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087001025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Thonotosassa Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120087001025 · Thonotosassa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 16.2:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Thonotosassa Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Thonotosassa 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 405
Thonotosassa Elementary School
405 students
What this shows Thonotosassa Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thonotosassa Elementary School compares
Thonotosassa Elementary School 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 47% in Florida - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.3%
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 24.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Thonotosassa 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 Thonotosassa 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 Thonotosassa 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thonotosassa Elementary School
How many students attend Thonotosassa Elementary School?
Thonotosassa Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thonotosassa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thonotosassa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thonotosassa Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher 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 Thonotosassa Elementary School?
78.0% of students at Thonotosassa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thonotosassa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thonotosassa Elementary School is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Thonotosassa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thonotosassa Elementary School?
Thonotosassa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Thonotosassa Elementary School rank among schools in Thonotosassa?
By Resource Investment Index, Thonotosassa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Thonotosassa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Thonotosassa 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.