- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Twin Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087001031
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Lakes Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #86 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Lakes Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks #86 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Twin Lakes Elementary School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120087001031 · Tampa, FL Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 14.9:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Twin Lakes Elementary School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Twin Lakes 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 535
Twin Lakes Elementary School
535 students
What this shows Twin Lakes Elementary School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Lakes Elementary School compares
Twin Lakes 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.9%
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
African American 13.8%
White 4.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Twin Lakes Elementary School is less 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 Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School?
Twin Lakes Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Twin Lakes Elementary School?
67.0% of students at Twin Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Twin Lakes Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Lakes Elementary School?
Twin Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Twin Lakes Elementary School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks #86 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Twin Lakes 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.