Enrollment
180
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Temple Terrace, FL
Village of Excellence Academy
Federal NCES profile for Village of Excellence Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087004356Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Village of Excellence Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Temple Terrace · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Village of Excellence Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Village of Excellence Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Temple Terrace, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087004356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Village of Excellence Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Village of Excellence Academy
Village of Excellence Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Temple Terrace, Florida, enrolling 180 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.0% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 180 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.1% 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 Village of Excellence 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 Village of Excellence Academy compares
Village of Excellence 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 73% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
81.1%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Village of Excellence 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 Village of Excellence 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 Village of Excellence 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 (~180 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Village of Excellence Academy
How many students attend Village of Excellence Academy?
Village of Excellence Academy has 180 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Temple Terrace, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village of Excellence Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Village of Excellence Academy is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Village of Excellence Academy?
90.0% of students at Village of Excellence Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Village of Excellence Academy?
Village of Excellence Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Village of Excellence Academy rank among public schools in Temple Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Village of Excellence Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Temple Terrace, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Temple Terrace on the city page.
Is Village of Excellence Academy a good school?
Village of Excellence Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Village of Excellence 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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