- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple Terrace, FL
Focus Academy
Federal NCES profile for Focus Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087008244Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Focus Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Temple Terrace · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for Florida
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Focus Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Focus Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Temple Terrace, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Focus Academy grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 120087008244 · Temple Terrace, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
110 enr · 10:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Focus Academy grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Focus Academy 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 110
Focus Academy
110 students
What this shows Focus Academy reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Focus Academy compares
Focus Academy 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 44% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
White 29.1%
African American 27.3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Focus Academy 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 Focus Academy 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 Focus Academy'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 (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Focus Academy
How many students attend Focus Academy?
Focus Academy has 110 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Temple Terrace, FL. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Focus Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Focus Academy is 10:1, which is 44% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% 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 Focus Academy?
43.9% of students at Focus Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Focus Academy?
The largest demographic group at Focus Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment, in Temple Terrace, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Focus Academy?
Focus Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Focus Academy rank among schools in Temple Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Focus Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Temple Terrace, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple Terrace on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Focus Academy, 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.