Enrollment
814
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Punta Gorda, FL
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120024000300
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Punta Gorda · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Punta Gorda, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Punta Gorda, Florida, enrolling 814 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 814 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 958 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #684, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 814 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students) and Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students) alongside East Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 814 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, East Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte, which includes East Elementary School.
$11,716
Per student
+5%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How East Elementary 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~814 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 814 students enrolled. It is a public school in Punta Gorda, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
52.2% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Punta Gorda, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary School rank among schools in Punta Gorda?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Punta Gorda, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Punta Gorda on the city page.
Is East Elementary School a good school?
East Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides East Elementary 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.
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