Enrollment
906
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valrico, FL
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico
Federal NCES profile for Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008657Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Valrico · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Valrico, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Valrico, Florida, enrolling 906 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 49% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.6% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 906 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (30%) (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico compares
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 85% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$9,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
White 29.6%
African American 16.3%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~906 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico
How many students attend Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico?
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico has 906 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valrico, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico?
The student-teacher ratio at Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico is 26.6:1, which is 49% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico?
7.6% of students at Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico?
The largest demographic group at Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Valrico, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico?
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico rank among public schools in Valrico?
By Resource Investment Index, Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Valrico, 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 Valrico on the city page.
Is Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico a good school?
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico, 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.
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