- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plant City, FL
Trapnell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Trapnell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087001029
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trapnell Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Plant City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Trapnell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trapnell Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Plant City, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Trapnell Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120087001029 · Plant City, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 11.7:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Trapnell Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Trapnell 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 421
Trapnell Elementary School
421 students
What this shows Trapnell Elementary School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trapnell Elementary School compares
Trapnell 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
African American 14.5%
White 14.0%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Trapnell Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Trapnell 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 Trapnell 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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Trapnell Elementary School
How many students attend Trapnell Elementary School?
Trapnell Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plant City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trapnell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trapnell Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% 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 Trapnell Elementary School?
72.7% of students at Trapnell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trapnell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Trapnell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Plant City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trapnell Elementary School?
Trapnell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Trapnell Elementary School rank among schools in Plant City?
By Resource Investment Index, Trapnell Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Plant City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plant City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Trapnell 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.