- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Tampa Residential Facility
Federal NCES profile for Tampa Residential Facility, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087003588
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tampa Residential Facility earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tampa Residential Facility has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tampa Residential Facility ranks #6 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Tampa Residential Facility grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+40.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120087003588 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 4.3:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Tampa Residential Facility grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+40.0%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tampa Residential Facility 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 30
Tampa Residential Facility
30 students
What this shows Tampa Residential Facility reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tampa Residential Facility compares
Tampa Residential Facility 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 76% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 73% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 30 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tampa Residential Facility Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tampa Residential Facility'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 other 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 (~30 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tampa Residential Facility
How many students attend Tampa Residential Facility?
Tampa Residential Facility has 30 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tampa Residential Facility?
The student-teacher ratio at Tampa Residential Facility is 4.3:1, which is 76% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tampa Residential Facility?
90.0% of students at Tampa Residential Facility are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tampa Residential Facility?
Tampa Residential Facility has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tampa Residential Facility rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Tampa Residential Facility ranks #6 of 101 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 schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Tampa Residential Facility, 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.