- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences grew from 880 students in 2022-23 to 967 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 120087008460 · Lutz, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
984 enr · 19.7:1 · 2.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences grew from 880 students in 2022-23 to 967 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences 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 984
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences
984 students
What this shows Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences reports 984 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences compares
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~984 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), up 87.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.