- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Petersburg, FL
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
Federal NCES profile for Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156004135
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156004135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental shrank from 888 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 120156004135 · St Petersburg, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 16.3:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental shrank from 888 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental 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 751
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
751 students
What this shows Thurgood Marshall Fundamental reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurgood Marshall Fundamental compares
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
White 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is more mixed than 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 Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower 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 Thurgood Marshall Fundamental'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 middle 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 (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental has 751 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 888 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
39.5% of students at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
The largest demographic group at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Thurgood Marshall Fundamental rank among middle schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in St Petersburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, 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.