Enrollment
69
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120087002512
Caminiti Exceptional Center — Tampa, FL
Federal NCES profile for Caminiti Exceptional Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caminiti Exceptional Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Caminiti Exceptional Center reports 69 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% 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 73% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% below the Florida average and 3% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 76.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Caminiti Exceptional Center 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 77% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 9% | — | — |
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
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.3:1
students per teacher
— 77% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
76.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 69 Top 9% in Florida — larger than 91% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 4.3:1 -77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.0% -4% vs state
NCES ID 120087002512
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
African American 27.5%
White 21.7%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 76.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Caminiti Exceptional Center.
$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.
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- Enrollment
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- 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
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Frequently asked questions about Caminiti Exceptional Center
How many students attend Caminiti Exceptional Center?
Caminiti Exceptional Center has 69 students enrolled. It is a other school in TAMPA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caminiti Exceptional Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Caminiti Exceptional Center is 4.3:1, which is 77% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 73% lower 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 Caminiti Exceptional Center?
50.0% of students at Caminiti Exceptional Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caminiti Exceptional Center?
The largest demographic group at Caminiti Exceptional Center is Hispanic or Latino at 40.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in TAMPA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caminiti Exceptional Center?
Caminiti Exceptional Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.