- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dade City, FL
Academy at the Farm
Federal NCES profile for Academy at the Farm, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120153003913Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy at the Farm earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Dade City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy at the Farm has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy at the Farm ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Dade City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Academy at the Farm grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 120153003913 · Dade City, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
761 enr · 16.9:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Academy at the Farm grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Academy at the Farm in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 761
Academy at the Farm
761 students
What this shows Academy at the Farm reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy at the Farm compares
Academy at the Farm 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Florida - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$10,007
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 761 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Academy at the Farm is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy at the Farm Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy at the Farm's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy at the Farm
How many students attend Academy at the Farm?
Academy at the Farm has 761 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dade City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy at the Farm?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy at the Farm is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 Academy at the Farm?
20.5% of students at Academy at the Farm are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy at the Farm?
The largest demographic group at Academy at the Farm is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Dade City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy at the Farm?
Academy at the Farm has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Academy at the Farm rank among public schools in Dade City?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy at the Farm ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Dade City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dade City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Academy at the Farm, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.