- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valrico, FL
Valrico Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valrico Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087003072
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valrico Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Valrico · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valrico Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valrico Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Valrico, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Valrico Elementary School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120087003072 · Valrico, FL Other · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 14.7:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Valrico Elementary School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Valrico 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 733
Valrico Elementary School
733 students
What this shows Valrico Elementary School reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valrico Elementary School compares
Valrico 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
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 733 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Valrico 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 Valrico Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valrico 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 (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valrico Elementary School
How many students attend Valrico Elementary School?
Valrico Elementary School has 733 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valrico, FL. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valrico Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valrico Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Valrico Elementary School?
43.5% of students at Valrico Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valrico Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valrico Elementary School is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Valrico, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valrico Elementary School?
Valrico Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Valrico Elementary School rank among schools in Valrico?
By Resource Investment Index, Valrico Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Valrico, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Valrico on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Valrico 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.