Enrollment
18
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 120087008722 Charter school
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science — South River, FL
Federal NCES profile for Big Bend Academy of Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Bend Academy of Math and Science compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science reports 18 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 32% below the Florida average and 32% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hillsborough spends $11,744 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.2% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 16.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Big Bend Academy of Math and Science compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 32% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 52% in Florida — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,744
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 18 Top 3% in Florida — larger than 97% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 17:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.3% -32% vs state
NCES ID 120087008722
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
White 22.2%
Two or More 22.2%
African American 16.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Big Bend Academy of Math and Science.
$11,744
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 36.1:1
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Big Bend Academy of Math and Science
How many students attend Big Bend Academy of Math and Science?
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science has 18 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SOUTH RIVER, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Bend Academy of Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Bend Academy of Math and Science is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Bend Academy of Math and Science?
35.3% of students at Big Bend Academy of Math and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Bend Academy of Math and Science?
The largest demographic group at Big Bend Academy of Math and Science is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in SOUTH RIVER, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Bend Academy of Math and Science?
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.