- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tampa, FL
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008428Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #19 of 23
- elementary schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa ranks #19 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 120087008428 · Tampa, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
248 enr · 16.5:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa 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 248
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa
248 students
What this shows Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa compares
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Florida - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.9%
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
$10,589
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
African American 25.0%
White 15.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
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 Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa'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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa
How many students attend Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa?
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa?
67.6% of students at Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa?
Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa rank among elementary schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa ranks #19 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Bridgeprep Academy of Tampa, 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.