- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rotonda West, FL
L. a. Ainger Middle School
Federal NCES profile for L. a. Ainger Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120024002422
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L. a. Ainger Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 625
- students enrolled
L. a. Ainger Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120024002422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
L. a. Ainger Middle School shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 120024002422 · Rotonda West, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 16:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
L. a. Ainger Middle School shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
L. a. Ainger Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte High
Charlotte High School
1,872 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte High School
1,730 students
- Lemon Bay High
Lemon Bay High School
1,343 students
- Punta Gorda Mi
Punta Gorda Middle School
1,098 students
- Babcock Neighb
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- This school 625
L. a. Ainger Middle School
625 students
What this shows L. a. Ainger Middle School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How L. a. Ainger Middle School compares
L. a. Ainger 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$14,173
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, L. a. Ainger Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L. a. Ainger Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L. a. Ainger Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~625 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about L. a. Ainger Middle School
How many students attend L. a. Ainger Middle School?
L. a. Ainger Middle School has 625 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rotonda West, FL. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. a. Ainger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at L. a. Ainger Middle School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 L. a. Ainger Middle School?
39.9% of students at L. a. Ainger Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L. a. Ainger Middle School?
The largest demographic group at L. a. Ainger Middle School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Rotonda West, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L. a. Ainger Middle School?
L. a. Ainger Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides L. a. Ainger Middle 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.