- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tampa, FL
Excelsior Prep Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Excelsior Prep Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008438Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excelsior Prep Charter School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools.
- #17 of 23
- elementary schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Excelsior Prep Charter School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Prep Charter School ranks #17 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Excelsior Prep Charter School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120087008438 · Tampa, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
242 enr · 14.2:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Excelsior Prep Charter School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Excelsior Prep Charter School 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 242
Excelsior Prep Charter School
242 students
What this shows Excelsior Prep Charter School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Excelsior Prep Charter School compares
Excelsior Prep Charter School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Excelsior Prep Charter School 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 Excelsior Prep Charter School'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 elementary 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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Excelsior Prep Charter School
How many students attend Excelsior Prep Charter School?
Excelsior Prep Charter School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Prep Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Prep Charter School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Excelsior Prep Charter School?
82.2% of students at Excelsior Prep Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excelsior Prep Charter School?
Excelsior Prep Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Excelsior Prep Charter School rank among elementary schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Prep Charter School ranks #17 of 23 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Excelsior Prep Charter School, 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.