- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverview, FL
Southshore Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Southshore Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008520Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southshore Charter Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southshore Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southshore Charter Academy ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Riverview, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Southshore Charter Academy held near 1,171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 120087008520 · Riverview, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,230 enr · 18.9:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Southshore Charter Academy held near 1,171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Southshore Charter 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 1,230
Southshore Charter Academy
1,230 students
What this shows Southshore Charter Academy reports 1,230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southshore Charter Academy compares
Southshore Charter 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,230
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
African American 27.7%
White 20.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Southshore Charter Academy 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 Southshore Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southshore Charter 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 (~1,230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southshore Charter Academy
How many students attend Southshore Charter Academy?
Southshore Charter Academy has 1,230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,228 (2022-23) → 1,171 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southshore Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southshore Charter Academy is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southshore Charter Academy?
40.5% of students at Southshore Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southshore Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Southshore Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Riverview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southshore Charter Academy?
Southshore Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Southshore Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Southshore Charter Academy ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Riverview, 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 Riverview on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Southshore Charter 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.