The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

Summary:

The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 73 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 61.64% African American, significantly higher than the 41.41% to 83.16% range at nearby schools like Lomax Magnet Elementary School and Kimbell Elementary School. The school's academic performance is consistently below the Hillsborough and Florida state averages, with only 8% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51% in Hillsborough and 55% statewide. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.3% in 2019-2020 to 30.0% in 2022-2023, much higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the high per-student spending at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, ranging from $10,748 to $15,931 over the past four school years, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below the district and state averages. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 2134th out of 2182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 2226th out of 2256 in 2023-2024, and its corresponding decline in SchoolDigger star rating from 0 to 1, indicate that addressing the school's challenges will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

6406 E Chelsea St
Tampa, FL 33610

(844) 702-3123

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2226^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,931

Student/teacher ratio: 24.3

Number of students: 73

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.6%

Hispanic:

26.0%

Two or more races:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 98.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 176^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.39. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.6%), Hispanic (26%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is 24.3. 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy employs 3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is $15,931, which is the 7^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

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

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Rank History for The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	4.91	2134^th	2182	2.2%
2021	18.74	1871^st	2247	16.7%
2022	20.82	1833^rd	2219	17.4%
2024	4.39	2226^th	2256	1.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	2	45	2	16	0	1	66
2019	5	54	1	26	0	3	89
2020	3	68	1	25	0	5	102
2021	7	80	1	27	0	2	117
2022	7	52	0	25	1	3	88
2023	2	45	0	19	1	6	73

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 The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	66	7.0	9.4	59.1
2019	89	5.0	17.8	97.8
2020	102	6.0	17.0	72.5
2021	117	6.0	19.5	76.1
2022	88	7.0	12.5	68.2
2023	73	3.0	24.3	98.6

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 The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	66	7.0	9.4	59.1
2019	89	5.0	17.8	97.8
2020	102	6.0	17.0	72.5
2021	117	6.0	19.5	76.1
2022	88	7.0	12.5	68.2
2023	73	3.0	24.3	98.6

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 The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$500 (2.7%)	$17,972 (97.3%)	$18,472
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$15,105 (100.0%)	$15,105
2020	$630 (5.9%)	$10,118 (94.1%)	$10,748
2021	$173 (1.6%)	$10,697 (98.4%)	$10,870
2022	$1,224 (10.7%)	$10,211 (89.3%)	$11,435
2023	$1,504 (9.4%)	$14,428 (90.6%)	$15,931

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2134^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1833^rd of 2219 Elementary schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy)	16	25	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy)	26	27	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy)	42	33	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	73	18%
African American	54	45	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	26	19	26.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	5	2	60%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.8%	98.6%	0.9%

Schools Near The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	6406 E Chelsea St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(844) 702-3123	73	3	24.3	98.6%	2 (2.7%)	45 (61.6%)	19 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.2%)	4.4	2226^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.3%					(n/a)			8.0			31.0	0.0	$15,931	$1,504	$14,428
Kenly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2909 N 66th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8074	431	34	12.8	90.0%	28 (6.5%)	253 (58.7%)	125 (29.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	9	2172^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	3.7%		15.6	2012^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.2%	160	21.0	23.0	31.0	20.0	36.0	29.0	34.0	$14,691	$3,657	$11,033
James Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4302 E Ellicott St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4800	386	24	16.0	90.4%	20 (5.2%)	274 (71.0%)	88 (22.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	6.2	2211^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.0%		6.9	2181^st of 2240 public elementary schools	2.6%	30	20.0	29.0	31.0	17.0	17.0	29.0	21.0	$14,198	$3,612	$10,587
Coastal Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	186 N Palafox Street Pensacola	Pensacola	32502	Escambia County	Santa Rosa	Yes	No	Yes	No	(850) 359-1545	1,131	24	47.1	0.4%	503 (44.5%)	239 (21.1%)	294 (26.0%)	13 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	75 (6.6%)	14.5	2049^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.2%		14	2055^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.3%	6	34.0	38.0	50.0	15.0	32.0	13.0	30.0	$5,219	$00	$5,219
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2716 N 46th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-7733	354	27	13.1	89.8%	19 (5.4%)	266 (75.1%)	56 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	16.6	1990^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.8%		18.8	1940^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.4%	50	26.0	22.0	31.0	37.0	43.0	48.0	32.0	$15,629	$4,037	$11,592
Robles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4405 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8033	604	33	18.3	88.6%	29 (4.8%)	458 (75.8%)	96 (15.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.6%)	5.2	2221^st of 2256 public elementary schools	1.6%		8.6	2158^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.7%	63	20.0	21.0	29.0	26.0	31.0	15.0	21.0	$10,952	$2,738	$8,213
Sheehy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6402 N 40th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 233-3800	323	23	14.0	90.1%	11 (3.4%)	254 (78.6%)	54 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	5.6	2217^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.7%		5	2203^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	1.7%	14	23.0	24.0	22.0	32.0	17.0	18.0	30.0	$13,049	$3,565	$9,483
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	405 S Riverhills Dr	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 987-6911	495	35	14.1	50.5%	117 (23.6%)	205 (41.4%)	116 (23.4%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	62.8	804^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.4%		77.3	462^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	79.4%	342	64.0	68.0	56.0	52.0	73.0	53.0	57.0	$11,287	$2,031	$9,255
Potter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3224 E Cayuga St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5564	472	29	16.2	89.0%	16 (3.4%)	364 (77.1%)	80 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	7	2202^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	2.4%		3.8	2213^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.2%	11	23.0	31.0	23.0	28.0	31.0	28.0	15.0	$13,196	$3,994	$9,201
Lomax Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4207 N 26th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5569	285	21	13.5	80.7%	7 (2.5%)	237 (83.2%)	26 (9.1%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	28.5	1661^st of 2256 public elementary schools	26.4%		18.9	1938^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.5%	277	51.0	46.0	39.0	53.0	57.0	27.0	20.0	$13,477	$3,199	$10,277

Frequently Asked Questions about The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

Is The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy a good school?

The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 1.3% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?

Students at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy are 62% African American, 26% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 73 students attended The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy.

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