Enrollment
18
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+1% 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
What stands out at Big Bend Academy of Math and Science
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science is a small charter elementary school in South River, Florida, enrolling 18 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Florida schools, with 18 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #22, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (22%) (diversity index 72/100).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Big Bend Academy of Math and Science.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Big Bend Academy of Math and Science compares
Big Bend Academy of Math and Science on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Big Bend Academy of Math and Science.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~18 students)
Next steps
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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 an 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 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.
Is Big Bend Academy of Math and Science a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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