Excelsior Prep Charter School

Summary:

Excelsior Prep Charter School is an elementary school serving grades K-8 in Tampa, Florida, with a student population of 242. The school is part of the Hillsborough school district, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (51.65%) and African American (41.32%).

Excelsior Prep Charter School appears to be struggling significantly compared to both nearby charter schools like New Springs Schools and traditional public schools such as Mort Elementary, Pizzo K-8, and Forest Hills Elementary. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.6% to 48.6% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Excelsior Prep's test scores are consistently lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2, which is comparable to or better than the nearby schools, and per-student spending of $11,669 in 2022-2023 that is higher than the state average, Excelsior Prep's performance lags behind both the district and state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 1882 and 2164 out of around 2,250 schools over the past 4 years, indicating that it is not effectively serving its predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 2156 University Square Mall
       Tampa, FL  33612


(813) 644-9060

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2106th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,669 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  242

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.7%
African American:
41.3%
White:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Excelsior Prep Charter School ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 151st among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.7%), African American (41.3%), White (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Excelsior Prep Charter School is 14.2, which is the 44th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Excelsior Prep Charter School employs 17 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Excelsior Prep Charter School is $11,669, which is the 56th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Excelsior Prep Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Excelsior Prep Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.51 1882nd 2247 16.2%
2022 12.69 2050th 2219 7.6%
2023 8.41 2164th 2240 3.4%
2024 12.12 2106th 2256 6.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Excelsior Prep Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 4 38 0 30 0 0 3 0 75
2019 8 55 0 42 0 0 4 0 109
2020 9 100 0 78 0 0 8 0 195
2021 10 117 0 102 0 0 12 0 241
2022 8 104 0 111 2 0 8 0 233
2023 11 100 0 125 1 1 4 0 242

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Excelsior Prep Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 75 6.0 12.5 94.7
2019 109 9.0 12.1 91.7
2020 195 16.0 12.1 81
2021 241 18.0 13.3 83.4
2022 233 19.0 12.2 82
2023 242 17.0 14.2 88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Excelsior Prep Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 75 6.0 12.5 94.7
2019 109 9.0 12.1 91.7
2020 195 16.0 12.1 81
2021 241 18.0 13.3 83.4
2022 233 19.0 12.2 82
2023 242 17.0 14.2 88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Excelsior Prep Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $682 (7.9%) $8,003 (92.1%) $8,686
2020 $2,116 (21.1%) $7,934 (78.9%) $10,050
2021 $596 (6.4%) $8,670 (93.6%) $9,267
2022 $2,878 (23.2%) $9,551 (76.8%) $12,429
2023 $286 (2.5%) $11,383 (97.5%) $11,669

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Excelsior Prep Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Excelsior Prep Charter School)2321
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Prep Charter School)3140
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students109242
 122%
African American55100
 81.8%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic42125
 197.6%
Pacific Islander01
White811
 37.5%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%88.8%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Excelsior Prep Charter School

Students at Excelsior Prep Charter School are 52% Hispanic, 41% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 242 students attended Excelsior Prep Charter School.

Excelsior Prep Charter School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Florida elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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