Enrollment
708
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Charlotte, FL
Meadow Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120024000304
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Park Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Port Charlotte · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Port Charlotte, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Park Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Park Elementary School
Meadow Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Port Charlotte, Florida, enrolling 708 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 708 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 1,077 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #634.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 708 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% 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 Meadow Park 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 Meadow Park Elementary School compares
Meadow Park 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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 708 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 7.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Meadow Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte, which includes Meadow Park 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 Meadow Park 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 | Lower 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Park 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 (~708 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Park Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow Park Elementary School?
Meadow Park Elementary School has 708 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Charlotte, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Park Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower 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 Meadow Park Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Meadow Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Park Elementary School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Port Charlotte, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Park Elementary School?
Meadow Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Meadow Park Elementary School rank among schools in Port Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Port Charlotte, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Charlotte on the city page.
Is Meadow Park Elementary School a good school?
Meadow Park Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. 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 Meadow Park 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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