Enrollment
984
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lutz, FL
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008460Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lutz · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lutz, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Lutz, Florida, enrolling 984 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.0% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 984 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 99 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 67/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences.
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 Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences compares
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 96% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 984 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
984
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Asian 13.1%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences.
$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 Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences'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 (~984 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences
How many students attend Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences?
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences has 984 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lutz, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences?
2.0% of students at Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Lutz, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences?
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences rank among elementary schools in Lutz?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lutz, 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 Lutz on the city page.
Is Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences a good school?
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences, 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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