- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
West Tampa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Tampa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087002513
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Tampa Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #32 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Tampa Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Tampa Elementary School ranks #32 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
West Tampa Elementary School grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 120087002513 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 11.7:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
West Tampa Elementary School grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Tampa 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 362
West Tampa Elementary School
362 students
What this shows West Tampa Elementary School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Tampa Elementary School compares
West Tampa Elementary School is a growing 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
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
31.5%
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 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 64.9%
African American 28.5%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, West Tampa 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 West Tampa 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 West Tampa 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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Tampa Elementary School
How many students attend West Tampa Elementary School?
West Tampa Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Tampa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Tampa 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 West Tampa Elementary School?
76.5% of students at West Tampa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Tampa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Tampa Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Tampa Elementary School?
West Tampa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 West Tampa Elementary School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, West Tampa Elementary School ranks #32 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 West Tampa 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.