- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Babcock Ranch, FL
Babcock Neighborhood School
Federal NCES profile for Babcock Neighborhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120024008634Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Babcock Neighborhood School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 2.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,053
- students enrolled
Babcock Neighborhood School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120024008634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+177 students YoY
Babcock Neighborhood School grew from 789 students in 2022-23 to 966 in 2023-24 (+22.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+177 students YoY 120024008634 · Babcock Ranch, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,053 enr · 20.6:1 · 2.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Babcock Neighborhood School grew from 789 students in 2022-23 to 966 in 2023-24 (+22.4%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Babcock Neighborhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte High
Charlotte High School
1,872 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte High School
1,730 students
- Lemon Bay High
Lemon Bay High School
1,343 students
- Punta Gorda Mi
Punta Gorda Middle School
1,098 students
- This school
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte Middle School
858 students
What this shows Babcock Neighborhood School reports 1,053 students on the CCD universe file.
How Babcock Neighborhood School compares
Babcock Neighborhood School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.5% | ▼ 95% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,173
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Babcock Neighborhood School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Babcock Neighborhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Babcock Neighborhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,053 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Babcock Neighborhood School
How many students attend Babcock Neighborhood School?
Babcock Neighborhood School has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a public school in Babcock Ranch, FL. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 966 (2023-24), up 177.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Babcock Neighborhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Babcock Neighborhood School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Babcock Neighborhood School?
2.5% of students at Babcock Neighborhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Babcock Neighborhood School?
The largest demographic group at Babcock Neighborhood School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Babcock Ranch, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Babcock Neighborhood School?
Babcock Neighborhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides Babcock Neighborhood School, Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students), Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students), and Lemon Bay High School (1,343 students). See the Charlotte district page for the complete list.