- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apollo Beach, FL
Slam Academy at Apollo Beach
Federal NCES profile for Slam Academy at Apollo Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087008667Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slam Academy at Apollo Beach earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Apollo Beach · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Slam Academy at Apollo Beach has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slam Academy at Apollo Beach ranks #1 of 4 schools in Apollo Beach, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Slam Academy at Apollo Beach grew from 1,157 students in 2022-23 to 1,243 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 120087008667 · Apollo Beach, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,235 enr · 20.6:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Slam Academy at Apollo Beach grew from 1,157 students in 2022-23 to 1,243 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Slam Academy at Apollo Beach 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 1,235
Slam Academy at Apollo Beach
1,235 students
What this shows Slam Academy at Apollo Beach reports 1,235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slam Academy at Apollo Beach compares
Slam Academy at Apollo Beach 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,235 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,235
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
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
13
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
White 30.4%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Slam Academy at Apollo Beach 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 Slam Academy at Apollo Beach 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slam Academy at Apollo Beach'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 (~1,235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Slam Academy at Apollo Beach
How many students attend Slam Academy at Apollo Beach?
Slam Academy at Apollo Beach has 1,235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apollo Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,157 (2022-23) → 1,243 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy at Apollo Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy at Apollo Beach is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slam Academy at Apollo Beach?
52.5% of students at Slam Academy at Apollo Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slam Academy at Apollo Beach?
The largest demographic group at Slam Academy at Apollo Beach is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Apollo Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slam Academy at Apollo Beach?
Slam Academy at Apollo Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Slam Academy at Apollo Beach rank among schools in Apollo Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Slam Academy at Apollo Beach ranks #1 of 4 schools in Apollo Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Apollo Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Slam Academy at Apollo Beach, 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.