THE COLLABORATORY PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Charter School 61 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is a public charter school located in Tampa, Florida, serving students in Hillsborough County. Operating under the umbrella of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the academy is designed to offer a distinct educational environment that emphasizes collaborative learning and college readiness. The school typically focuses on fostering a culture of academic rigor while providing students with the tools and support necessary to succeed in a modern, technology-driven society.

As part of the Hillsborough County school system, the academy adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while often utilizing innovative teaching strategies to engage its student body. The school’s identity is centered on the concept of a "collaboratory"—an environment where students, teachers, and the community work together to solve problems and explore complex ideas. By prioritizing critical thinking and partnerships, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transitions between middle and high school and eventually into higher education and future career pathways.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

30.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE COLLABORATORY PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	13
Black	37
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
37 (60.7%)
Hispanic
13 (21.3%)
Two or More
7 (11.5%)
White
3 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(844)702-3123
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THE COLLABORATORY PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	14
Grade 1	7
Grade 2	10
Grade 3	17
Grade 4	8
Grade 5	5

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THE COLLABORATORY PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	25	41%
Male	36	59%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)