- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 120087006958 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
152 enr · 5.8:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence 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 152
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence
152 students
What this shows Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence compares
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~152 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), down 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.