- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Port, FL
Imagine School at North Port
Federal NCES profile for Imagine School at North Port, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168007469Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine School at North Port earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in North Port · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine School at North Port has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine School at North Port ranks #3 of 6 schools in North Port, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Imagine School at North Port held near 1,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 75.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120168007469 · North Port, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,228 enr · 16.4:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Imagine School at North Port held near 1,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 75.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imagine School at North Port in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school
Imagine School at North Port
1,228 students
What this shows Imagine School at North Port reports 1,228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imagine School at North Port compares
Imagine School at North Port 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,228 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,228
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Florida - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,033
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 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Imagine School at North Port is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imagine School at North Port Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imagine School at North Port's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imagine School at North Port
How many students attend Imagine School at North Port?
Imagine School at North Port has 1,228 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Port, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,189 (2022-23) → 1,177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine School at North Port?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine School at North Port is 16.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Imagine School at North Port?
40.1% of students at Imagine School at North Port are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine School at North Port?
The largest demographic group at Imagine School at North Port is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in North Port, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine School at North Port?
Imagine School at North Port has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Imagine School at North Port rank among schools in North Port?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine School at North Port ranks #3 of 6 schools in North Port, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Port on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Imagine School at North Port, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and North Port High School (2,557 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.