- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Largo, FL
Fitzgerald Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fitzgerald Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156001620
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fitzgerald Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #16 of 18
- public schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fitzgerald Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzgerald Middle School ranks #16 of 18 public schools in Largo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Fitzgerald Middle School shrank from 1,033 students in 2022-23 to 971 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 120156001620 · Largo, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 18.2:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Fitzgerald Middle School shrank from 1,033 students in 2022-23 to 971 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fitzgerald 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 910
Fitzgerald Middle School
910 students
What this shows Fitzgerald Middle School reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fitzgerald Middle School compares
Fitzgerald Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
African American 16.4%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Fitzgerald Middle School 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 Fitzgerald Middle School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fitzgerald 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 (~910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fitzgerald Middle School
How many students attend Fitzgerald Middle School?
Fitzgerald Middle School has 910 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Largo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,033 (2022-23) → 971 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fitzgerald Middle School?
55.2% of students at Fitzgerald Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fitzgerald Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fitzgerald Middle School is White at 35.9% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fitzgerald Middle School?
Fitzgerald Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Fitzgerald Middle School rank among public schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzgerald Middle School ranks #16 of 18 public schools in Largo, 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 Largo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Fitzgerald 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.