- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clearwater, FL
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clearwater Fundamental Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156003108
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 28
- public schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Fundamental Middle School ranks #6 of 28 public schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120156003108 · Clearwater, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 20.4:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School 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 736
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
736 students
What this shows Clearwater Fundamental Middle School reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clearwater Fundamental Middle School compares
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Clearwater Fundamental Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clearwater Fundamental Middle School'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 middle 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 (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
How many students attend Clearwater Fundamental Middle School?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School has 736 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clearwater, FL. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Fundamental Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clearwater Fundamental Middle School?
29.7% of students at Clearwater Fundamental Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearwater Fundamental Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearwater Fundamental Middle School?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Clearwater Fundamental Middle School rank among public schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Fundamental Middle School ranks #6 of 28 public 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 public schools in Clearwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Clearwater Fundamental Middle School, 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.