- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spring Hill, FL
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120081004084Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Spring Hill · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Spring Hill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120081004084 · Spring Hill, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
217 enr · 16.7:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school 217
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
217 students
What this shows Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology compares
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Florida - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,856
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 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.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
How many students attend Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology has 217 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spring Hill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher 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 Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
32.5% of students at Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Spring Hill, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology rank among middle schools in Spring Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Spring Hill, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Spring Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.