- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tampa, FL
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
Federal NCES profile for Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008188Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 23
- elementary schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science ranks #2 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120087008188 · Tampa, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
819 enr · 16.1:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science 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 819
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
819 students
What this shows Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science compares
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 78% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
White 15.9%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
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 Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science'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 (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
How many students attend Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science has 819 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
11.5% of students at Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
The largest demographic group at Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science rank among elementary schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science ranks #2 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 Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science, 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.