- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Charlotte, FL
Charlotte Harbor School
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Harbor School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120024002050
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Harbor School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Port Charlotte · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte Harbor School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Harbor School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Port Charlotte, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024002050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Charlotte Harbor School grew from 127 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120024002050 · Port Charlotte, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 5.4:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Charlotte Harbor School grew from 127 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Charlotte Harbor 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
- Babcock Neighb
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- This school 130
Charlotte Harbor School
130 students
What this shows Charlotte Harbor School reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte Harbor School compares
Charlotte Harbor 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 70% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.7%
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
$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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Charlotte Harbor School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlotte Harbor School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Harbor 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
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Harbor School
How many students attend Charlotte Harbor School?
Charlotte Harbor School has 130 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Port Charlotte, FL. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Harbor School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Harbor School is 5.4:1, which is 70% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% 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 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% of enrollment, in Port Charlotte, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Harbor School?
Charlotte Harbor School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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).
How does Charlotte Harbor School rank among schools in Port Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Harbor School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Port Charlotte, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides Charlotte Harbor 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.