Enrollment
916
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverview, FL
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
Federal NCES profile for Valrico Lake Advantage Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087007502Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valrico Lake Advantage Academy ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Riverview, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087007502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valrico Lake Advantage Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Riverview, Florida, enrolling 916 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.8% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 916 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Valrico Lake Advantage 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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy compares
Valrico Lake Advantage 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 95% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
27
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 27.9%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 13.0%
Asian 9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Valrico Lake Advantage 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 Valrico Lake Advantage 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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy 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 Valrico Lake Advantage 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 (~916 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
How many students attend Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy has 916 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverview, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?
2.8% of students at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?
The largest demographic group at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 32.3% of enrollment, in Riverview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy rank among elementary schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Valrico Lake Advantage Academy ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Riverview, 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 Riverview on the city page.
Is Valrico Lake Advantage Academy a good school?
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Valrico Lake Advantage 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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