Enrollment
61
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Tampa, Florida, enrolling 61 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.6% of students qualify for free meals, 90% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 61 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy.
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 The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy compares
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy.
$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 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
- 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 (~61 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy a good school?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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