- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South River, FL
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science
Federal NCES profile for Big Bend Academy of Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008722Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 18
- students enrolled
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120087008722 · South River, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
18 enr · 18:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science 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 18
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science
18 students
What this shows Big Bend Academy of Math and Science reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Bend Academy of Math and Science compares
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Big Bend Academy of Math and Science is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Bend Academy of Math and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Bend Academy of Math and Science'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 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 (~18 students)
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 an elementary school in South River, FL. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), up 2.
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 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in South River, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Big Bend Academy of Math and Science, 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.