- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gulfport, FL
Disston Academy
Federal NCES profile for Disston Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156002788
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Disston Academy earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Disston Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Disston Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gulfport, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Disston Academy held near 101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120156002788 · Gulfport, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 5.7:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 80
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Disston Academy held near 101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Disston 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 63
Disston Academy
63 students
What this shows Disston Academy reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Disston Academy compares
Disston 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 68% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 3% in Florida - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 32 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 60.3%
White 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Disston 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 Disston 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Disston 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 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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Disston Academy
How many students attend Disston Academy?
Disston Academy has 63 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Gulfport, FL. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Disston Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Disston Academy is 5.7:1, which is 68% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% 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 Disston Academy?
79.2% of students at Disston Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Disston Academy?
The largest demographic group at Disston Academy is African American at 60.3% of enrollment, in Gulfport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Disston Academy?
Disston Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Disston Academy rank among public schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Disston Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gulfport, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Disston 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.