- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wimauma, FL
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rcma Wimauma Community Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087004359Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wimauma · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rcma Wimauma Community Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wimauma, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120087004359 · Wimauma, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
373 enr · 15.5:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rcma Wimauma Community 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 373
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
373 students
What this shows Rcma Wimauma Community Academy reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rcma Wimauma Community Academy compares
Rcma Wimauma Community 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 90% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is less 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 Rcma Wimauma Community Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rcma Wimauma Community 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
How many students attend Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wimauma, FL. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?
98.9% of students at Rcma Wimauma Community Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Wimauma, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Rcma Wimauma Community Academy rank among public schools in Wimauma?
By Resource Investment Index, Rcma Wimauma Community Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wimauma, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Rcma Wimauma Community 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.