- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087004164
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #49 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Florida
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility ranks #49 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120087004164 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 13:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility 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 39
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility
39 students
What this shows Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility compares
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 77% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% 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
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.
Programs
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility 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 Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility'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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility
How many students attend Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility?
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility has 39 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility is 13:1, which is 27% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% 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 Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility?
92.3% of students at Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility?
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility ranks #49 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 Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility, 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.