- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Pepin Academies
Federal NCES profile for Pepin Academies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087003589Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pepin Academies earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #62 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pepin Academies has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pepin Academies ranks #62 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Pepin Academies held near 830 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120087003589 · Tampa, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
834 enr · 9:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Pepin Academies held near 830 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pepin Academies 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 834
Pepin Academies
834 students
What this shows Pepin Academies reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pepin Academies compares
Pepin Academies 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 81% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 29.1%
African American 25.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Pepin Academies is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pepin Academies 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 Pepin Academies'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 (~834 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pepin Academies
How many students attend Pepin Academies?
Pepin Academies has 834 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 830 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pepin Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Pepin Academies is 9:1, which is 49% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% 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 Pepin Academies?
9.7% of students at Pepin Academies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pepin Academies?
The largest demographic group at Pepin Academies is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Tampa, 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 Pepin Academies?
Pepin Academies has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pepin Academies rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Pepin Academies ranks #62 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 Pepin Academies, 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.