- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Coastal Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Coastal Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165008959Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coastal Connections Academy earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 0.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coastal Connections Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coastal Connections Academy ranks #3 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-871 students YoY
Coastal Connections Academy shrank from 1,131 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-77.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-871 students YoY 120165008959 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
261 enr · 10.9:1 · 0.4% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Coastal Connections Academy shrank from 1,131 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-77.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Coastal Connections Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 261
Coastal Connections Academy
261 students
What this shows Coastal Connections Academy reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coastal Connections Academy compares
Coastal Connections Academy is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.4% | ▼ 99% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,065
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Coastal Connections Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coastal Connections Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coastal Connections Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coastal Connections Academy
How many students attend Coastal Connections Academy?
Coastal Connections Academy has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,131 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 871.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Connections Academy is 10.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% 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 Coastal Connections Academy?
0.4% of students at Coastal Connections Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coastal Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Coastal Connections Academy is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coastal Connections Academy?
Coastal Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher 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 Coastal Connections Academy rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Coastal Connections Academy ranks #3 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 Santa Rosa?
Besides Coastal Connections Academy, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.