At a glance
Reported students
819
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science: 819 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
22.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 829
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Tampa. It is one of 294 current school records connected to Hillsborough. NCES reports 819 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.8:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (74.7%) and White (15.9%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
- 1How do the reported 22.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.9%
- Hispanic74.7%
- Black3.9%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hillsborough
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Elementary · Grades KG–08
813 reported students
Bevis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
826 reported students
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
812 reported students
Independence Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
811 reported students
Walden Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
809 reported students
Oak Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
832 reported students
Public schools near Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 526 | 1 mi |
| Westchase Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 876 | 1.1 mi |
| Lowry Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 755 | 1.1 mi |
| Woodbridge Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 602 | 1.7 mi |
| Bellamy Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 589 | 1.8 mi |
| Morgan Woods Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 522 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
What grades does Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science serve?
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hillsborough.
How many students attend Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science reported 819 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 829 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
The calculated ratio is 22.8:1, based on 819 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science in?
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science is part of Hillsborough, based in Tampa, FL, which operates 294 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Davis Elementary School (1 mi), Westchase Elementary School (1.1 mi), Lowry Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.