- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Lavoy Exceptional Center
Federal NCES profile for Lavoy Exceptional Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087001010
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lavoy Exceptional Center earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lavoy Exceptional Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lavoy Exceptional Center ranks #9 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lavoy Exceptional Center shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120087001010 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 3.5:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Lavoy Exceptional Center shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lavoy Exceptional Center 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 42
Lavoy Exceptional Center
42 students
What this shows Lavoy Exceptional Center reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lavoy Exceptional Center compares
Lavoy Exceptional Center is a shrinking 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 | 3.5:1 | ▼ 80% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
3.5:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
White 35.7%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Lavoy Exceptional Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lavoy Exceptional Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lavoy Exceptional Center'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 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 (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lavoy Exceptional Center
How many students attend Lavoy Exceptional Center?
Lavoy Exceptional Center has 42 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavoy Exceptional Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavoy Exceptional Center is 3.5:1, which is 80% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 78% lower 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 Lavoy Exceptional Center?
39.6% of students at Lavoy Exceptional Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lavoy Exceptional Center?
The largest demographic group at Lavoy Exceptional Center is Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lavoy Exceptional Center?
Lavoy Exceptional Center has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Lavoy Exceptional Center rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lavoy Exceptional Center ranks #9 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 Hillsborough?
Besides Lavoy Exceptional Center, 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.