Enrollment
26
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120087003390
Detention Center West — Tampa, FL
Federal NCES profile for Detention Center West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Detention Center West 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
Detention Center West reports 26 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% 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 41% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% below the Florida average and 21% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 26 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
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 62/100 (C+), 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 Detention Center West 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 49% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 5% | — | — |
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
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 21% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 26 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 26 Top 5% in Florida — larger than 95% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 9.4:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.9% -21% vs state
NCES ID 120087003390
Student demographics
African American 61.5%
White 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Largest group: African American at 61.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 26:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Detention Center West.
$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
- 5,748
- 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 Detention Center West
How many students attend Detention Center West?
Detention Center West has 26 students enrolled. It is a other school in TAMPA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detention Center West?
The student-teacher ratio at Detention Center West is 9.4:1, which is 49% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 41% 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 Detention Center West?
40.9% of students at Detention Center West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detention Center West?
The largest demographic group at Detention Center West is African American at 61.5%. The school serves a student body in TAMPA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detention Center West?
Detention Center West has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.