- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Petersburg, FL
Midtown Academy
Federal NCES profile for Midtown Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156008706
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midtown Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Midtown Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midtown Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156008706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Midtown Academy grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 120156008706 · St Petersburg, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 12.7:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Midtown Academy grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Midtown Academy 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 368
Midtown Academy
368 students
What this shows Midtown Academy reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midtown Academy compares
Midtown Academy is a growing 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Midtown Academy 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 Midtown Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midtown Academy'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 elementary 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midtown Academy
How many students attend Midtown Academy?
Midtown Academy has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midtown Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Midtown Academy is 12.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% 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 Midtown Academy?
38.6% of students at Midtown Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midtown Academy?
The largest demographic group at Midtown Academy is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midtown Academy?
Midtown Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Midtown Academy rank among elementary schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Midtown Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in St Petersburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Midtown Academy, 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.