- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverview, FL
Bell Creek Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bell Creek Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087008198Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Creek Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Creek Academy has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Creek Academy ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Riverview, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
549 on latest CCD 120087008198 · Riverview, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
549 enr · 19.6:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 middle schools in Riverview. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bell Creek Academy 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 549
Bell Creek Academy
549 students
What this shows Bell Creek Academy reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Creek Academy compares
Bell Creek Academy vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Bell Creek Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Creek Academy'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 middle 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 (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Creek Academy
How many students attend Bell Creek Academy?
Bell Creek Academy has 549 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverview, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Academy is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Creek Academy?
18.0% of students at Bell Creek Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Creek Academy?
Bell Creek Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bell Creek Academy rank among middle schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Creek Academy ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Riverview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Riverview on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Bell Creek Academy, 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.