Enrollment
248
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tampa, FL
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Slam Academy Tampa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087009011Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #16 of 23
- elementary schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slam Academy Tampa Elementary ranks #16 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+132% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slam Academy Tampa Elementary compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slam Academy Tampa Elementary
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Tampa, Florida, enrolling 248 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 132% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 248 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 221 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Slam Academy Tampa Elementary.
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 Slam Academy Tampa Elementary compares
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41.3:1 | ▲ 132% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
41.3:1
students per teacher
- 132% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 74.6%
White 13.3%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Slam Academy Tampa Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Slam Academy Tampa Elementary.
$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 Slam Academy Tampa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slam Academy Tampa Elementary'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 (~248 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Slam Academy Tampa Elementary
How many students attend Slam Academy Tampa Elementary?
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tampa, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy Tampa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy Tampa Elementary is 41.3:1, which is 132% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 163% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slam Academy Tampa Elementary?
73.7% of students at Slam Academy Tampa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slam Academy Tampa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Slam Academy Tampa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slam Academy Tampa Elementary?
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Slam Academy Tampa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Slam Academy Tampa Elementary ranks #16 of 23 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tampa on the city page.
Is Slam Academy Tampa Elementary a good school?
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Slam Academy Tampa Elementary, 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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