- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Carver Exceptional Center
Federal NCES profile for Carver Exceptional Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087003177
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Exceptional Center earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Exceptional Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Exceptional Center ranks #7 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Carver Exceptional Center grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120087003177 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 4.2:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Carver Exceptional Center grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Carver Exceptional Center 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 46
Carver Exceptional Center
46 students
What this shows Carver Exceptional Center reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Exceptional Center compares
Carver Exceptional Center 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 | 4.2:1 | ▼ 76% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
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
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 46 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
White 17.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Carver Exceptional Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Exceptional Center 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 Carver Exceptional Center'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 other 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 (~46 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Exceptional Center
How many students attend Carver Exceptional Center?
Carver Exceptional Center has 46 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Exceptional Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Exceptional Center is 4.2:1, which is 76% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 73% lower 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 Carver Exceptional Center?
67.4% of students at Carver Exceptional Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Exceptional Center?
The largest demographic group at Carver Exceptional Center is African American at 56.5% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Exceptional Center?
Carver Exceptional Center has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carver Exceptional Center rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Exceptional Center ranks #7 of 101 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 schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Carver Exceptional Center, 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.