- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ruskin, FL
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Federal NCES profile for Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008760Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Ruskin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Ruskin, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120087008760 · Ruskin, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
813 enr · 17.7:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay 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 813
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
813 students
What this shows Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay reports 813 students on the CCD universe file.
How Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay compares
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 82% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
White 35.2%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay'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 elementary 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 (~813 students)
Frequently asked questions about Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
How many students attend Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay has 813 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ruskin, FL. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay?
The student-teacher ratio at Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay is 17.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher 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 Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay?
9.4% of students at Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay?
The largest demographic group at Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay is Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment, in Ruskin, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay rank among public schools in Ruskin?
By Resource Investment Index, Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Ruskin, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ruskin on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay, 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.