Enrollment
790
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idea Hope compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idea Hope
Idea Hope is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tampa, Florida, enrolling 790 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 790 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 54 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 51/100).
Idea Public Schools also operates Idea Victory (1,316 students) and Idea River Bluff (1,032 students) alongside Idea Hope.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Idea Hope compares
Idea Hope on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,316
- Students per teacher
- 32.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~790 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Idea Hope a good school?
Idea Hope earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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