- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palm Harbor, FL
Palm Harbor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Harbor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156002453
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Harbor Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Palm Harbor · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Harbor Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Harbor Middle School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Palm Harbor, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Palm Harbor Middle School held near 1,040 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120156002453 · Palm Harbor, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,017 enr · 20.3:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Palm Harbor Middle School held near 1,040 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Harbor 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
Palm Harbor Middle School
1,017 students
What this shows Palm Harbor Middle School reports 1,017 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Harbor Middle School compares
Palm Harbor Middle School 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,017
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Palm Harbor Middle School is less 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 Palm Harbor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Harbor 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 (~1,017 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Harbor Middle School
How many students attend Palm Harbor Middle School?
Palm Harbor Middle School has 1,017 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palm Harbor, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 1,040 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Harbor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Harbor Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Harbor Middle School?
31.4% of students at Palm Harbor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Harbor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Harbor Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Palm Harbor, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Harbor Middle School?
Palm Harbor Middle School 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 Palm Harbor Middle School rank among public schools in Palm Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Harbor Middle School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Palm Harbor, 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 Palm Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Palm Harbor 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.