At a glance
Reported students
267
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele: 267 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 268
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Tarpon Springs. It is one of 151 current school records connected to Pinellas. NCES reports 267 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 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 (67.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. 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 Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White67.8%
- Hispanic15%
- Black9%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.9%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Pinellas
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
277 reported students
Sandy Lane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Bear Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
Cross Bayou Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
309 reported students
Plato Seminole
Elementary · Grades KG–08
311 reported students
Public schools near Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarpon Springs Elementary School Elementary · Pinellas | PK–05 | 417 | 0.9 mi |
| Sunset Hills Elementary School Elementary · Pinellas | PK–05 | 428 | 1.5 mi |
| Sutherland Elementary School Elementary · Pinellas | PK–05 | 564 | 2.8 mi |
| Gulfside Elementary School Elementary · Pasco | PK–05 | 393 | 2.8 mi |
| Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs Elementary · Charter · Pinellas | KG–08 | 349 | 2.9 mi |
| Brooker Creek Elementary School Elementary · Pinellas | PK–05 | 501 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
What grades does Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele serve?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pinellas.
How many students attend Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele reported 267 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 268 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 267 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.6% 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 Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele in?
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele is part of Pinellas, based in Largo, FL, which operates 151 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tarpon Springs Elementary School (0.9 mi), Sunset Hills Elementary School (1.5 mi), Sutherland Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.