- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+121 students YoY
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+122.2%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+121 students YoY 120087009011 · Tampa, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
248 enr · 41.3:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+122.2%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary 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 248
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary
248 students
What this shows Slam Academy Tampa Elementary reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slam Academy Tampa Elementary compares
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~248 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 121.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.