Enrollment
790
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120008410714 Charter school
Idea Hope — Tampa, FL
Federal NCES profile for Idea Hope, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+9% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Idea Hope reports 790 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 92% above the Florida average and 93% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Idea Hope compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 92% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 92% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 790 Top 69% in Florida — larger than 31% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 19.9:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +92% vs state
NCES ID 120008410714
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,316
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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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 other school in TAMPA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Hope?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Hope is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in TAMPA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Hope?
Idea Hope has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.