- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tampa, FL
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008584Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #21 of 23
- elementary schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy ranks #21 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-32.9%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120087008584 · Tampa, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
61 enr · 20.3:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-32.9%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Collaboratory Preparatory 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 61
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
61 students
What this shows The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy compares
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is a shrinking 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 90% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 11.5%
White 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, The Collaboratory Preparatory 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 The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy 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 The Collaboratory Preparatory 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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
How many students attend The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy has 61 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is 20.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?
98.6% of students at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is African American at 60.7% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy ranks #21 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 The Collaboratory Preparatory 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.