- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Les Peters Academy
Federal NCES profile for Les Peters Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087003394
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Les Peters Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #12 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 21
- students enrolled
Les Peters Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Les Peters Academy ranks #12 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Les Peters Academy held near 20 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120087003394 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 7:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Les Peters Academy held near 20 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Les Peters Academy 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 21
Les Peters Academy
21 students
What this shows Les Peters Academy reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Les Peters Academy compares
Les Peters Academy 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 61% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Les Peters Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Les Peters Academy'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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about Les Peters Academy
How many students attend Les Peters Academy?
Les Peters Academy has 21 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Les Peters Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Les Peters Academy is 7:1, which is 61% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Les Peters Academy?
Les Peters Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Les Peters Academy rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Les Peters Academy ranks #12 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 Les Peters Academy, 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.