- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ruskin, FL
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087005577Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Ruskin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Ruskin, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120087005577 · Ruskin, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
437 enr · 12.5:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Literacy/Leadership/Technology 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 437
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy
437 students
What this shows Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy compares
Literacy/Leadership/Technology 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 82% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Florida - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
White 33.2%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy 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 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'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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy
How many students attend Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy?
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ruskin, FL. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy is 12.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% 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 Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy?
9.3% of students at Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy 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?
The largest demographic group at Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Ruskin, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy?
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 rank among public schools in Ruskin?
By Resource Investment Index, Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy ranks #3 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, 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.