Enrollment
130
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120024002050
Charlotte Harbor School — Port Charlotte, FL
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Harbor School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlotte Harbor School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Charlotte Harbor School reports 130 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 71% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 67% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% above the Florida average and 15% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 77.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Charlotte spends $13,776 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.0% from local sources (property taxes), 16.4% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charlotte Harbor School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.3:1 | ▼ 71% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.3:1
students per teacher
— 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
77.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,776
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
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
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 130 Top 13% in Florida — larger than 87% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 5.3:1 -71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.8% +15% vs state
NCES ID 120024002050
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 77.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte, which includes Charlotte Harbor School.
$13,776
Per student
+8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 16.4%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
Similar other schools in Port Charlotte
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Standard public school
763 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow Park Elementary School
Standard public school
708 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Myakka River Elementary School
Standard public school
624 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Kingsway Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Peace River Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Harbor School
How many students attend Charlotte Harbor School?
Charlotte Harbor School has 130 students enrolled. It is a other school in PORT CHARLOTTE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Harbor School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Harbor School is 5.3:1, which is 71% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlotte Harbor School?
59.8% of students at Charlotte Harbor School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Harbor School?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Harbor School is White at 62.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in PORT CHARLOTTE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Harbor School?
Charlotte Harbor School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.