- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clearwater, FL
Athenian Academy
Federal NCES profile for Athenian Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156004433Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athenian Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Athenian Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athenian Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Athenian Academy held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120156004433 · Clearwater, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
377 enr · 11.4:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Athenian Academy held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Athenian Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 377
Athenian Academy
377 students
What this shows Athenian Academy reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athenian Academy compares
Athenian Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Athenian Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athenian Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athenian Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athenian Academy
How many students attend Athenian Academy?
Athenian Academy has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clearwater, FL. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athenian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Athenian Academy is 11.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athenian Academy?
47.9% of students at Athenian Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athenian Academy?
The largest demographic group at Athenian Academy is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athenian Academy?
Athenian Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athenian Academy rank among elementary schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Athenian Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clearwater, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clearwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Athenian Academy, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.