At a glance
Reported students
345
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
504
Tallahassee Classical School: 345 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 534
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Tallahassee Classical School
Tallahassee Classical School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Tallahassee. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Leon. NCES reports 345 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, above the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.2%) and Black (25.2%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tallahassee Classical School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.2%
- Hispanic13%
- Black25.2%
- Asian10.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Leon
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gretchen Everhart School
Other · Grades PK–12
91 reported students
Prek
Other · Grades PK–PK
52 reported students
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Other · Grades KG–12
52 reported students
Hospital Homebound
Other · Grades KG–12
7 reported students
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
353 reported students
Sail
High · Grades 09–12
359 reported students
Public schools near Tallahassee Classical School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University School Other · Charter · Fsu Lab Sch | KG–12 | 1,851 | 1.6 mi |
| Fsus Virtual School Franchise Other · Fsu Lab Sch | 04–12 | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| Florida Scholars Academy Other · DJJ District | KG–12 | 1,024 | 2.5 mi |
| Florida A&m University Developmental Research School Other · Famu Lab Sch | KG–12 | 519 | 2.9 mi |
| Famu Drs Virtual Franchise Other · Famu Lab Sch | KG–12 | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center Other · Leon | KG–12 | 52 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tallahassee Classical School
What grades does Tallahassee Classical School serve?
Tallahassee Classical School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Leon.
How many students attend Tallahassee Classical School?
Tallahassee Classical School reported 345 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 534 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tallahassee Classical School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 345 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tallahassee Classical School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tallahassee Classical School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Tallahassee Classical School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tallahassee Classical School in?
Tallahassee Classical School is part of Leon, based in Tallahassee, FL, which operates 53 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tallahassee Classical School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Florida State University School (1.6 mi), Fsus Virtual School Franchise (1.6 mi), Florida Scholars Academy (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.