- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Largo, FL
Largo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Largo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156001596
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Largo Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #11 of 18
- public schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Largo Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Largo Middle School ranks #11 of 18 public schools in Largo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-102 students YoY
Largo Middle School shrank from 882 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-102 students YoY 120156001596 · Largo, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 17.1:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Largo Middle School shrank from 882 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Largo 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 752
Largo Middle School
752 students
What this shows Largo Middle School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Largo Middle School compares
Largo 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
African American 23.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Largo 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 Largo 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 | 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 Largo 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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Largo Middle School
How many students attend Largo Middle School?
Largo Middle School has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Largo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), down 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Largo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Largo Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Largo Middle School?
63.2% of students at Largo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Largo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Largo Middle School is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Largo Middle School?
Largo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Largo Middle School rank among public schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Largo Middle School ranks #11 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 Largo 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.