- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico grew from 870 students in 2022-23 to 925 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 120087008657 · Valrico, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
906 enr · 26.6:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico grew from 870 students in 2022-23 to 925 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico 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 906
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico
906 students
What this shows Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico compares
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~906 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 870 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), up 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.