- Enrollment
- 1,316
- Students per teacher
- 32.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Idea Hope
Federal NCES profile for Idea Hope, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120008410714Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Hope earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #99 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Hope has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Hope ranks #99 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Florida
NCES ID 120008410714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Idea Hope grew from 794 students in 2022-23 to 873 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 120008410714 · Tampa, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
790 enr · 19.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea Victory (1,316 students)
Idea Hope grew from 794 students in 2022-23 to 873 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Idea Hope in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Idea Victory
Idea Victory
1,316 students
- Idea River Blu
Idea River Bluff
1,032 students
- Idea Bassett
Idea Bassett
1,012 students
- This school
Idea Hope
790 students
What this shows Idea Hope reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Hope compares
Idea Hope 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Student demographics
African American 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
White 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Idea Hope is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
How Idea Hope Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Victory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea River Bluff | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bassett | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Hope's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 38.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Hope
How many students attend Idea Hope?
Idea Hope has 790 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Hope?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Hope is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Hope?
100.0% of students at Idea Hope are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Hope?
The largest demographic group at Idea Hope is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Hope?
Idea Hope has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Idea Hope rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Hope ranks #99 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 Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Hope, Idea Public Schools also operates Idea Victory (1,316 students), Idea River Bluff (1,032 students), and Idea Bassett (1,012 students). See the Idea Public Schools district page for the complete list.