Enrollment
152
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087006958Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools.
- #59 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence ranks #59 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence is a small charter combined-grade school in Tampa, Florida, enrolling 152 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.8:1, Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence is leaner than roughly 97% of Florida schools and 67% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence compares
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 67% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 3% in Florida - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.9%
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
$9,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 19.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence
How many students attend Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence?
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence has 152 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Tampa, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence is 5.8:1, which is 67% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 63% 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 Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence?
46.9% of students at Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence is African American at 36.2% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence?
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence ranks #59 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.
Is Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence a good school?
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence, 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.
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