- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmetto, FL
Palmetto Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123007772Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto Charter School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Palmetto · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmetto Charter School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Charter School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Palmetto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Palmetto Charter School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
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).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120123007772 · Palmetto, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
458 enr · 15.8:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Palmetto Charter School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palmetto Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 458
Palmetto Charter School
458 students
What this shows Palmetto Charter School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto Charter School compares
Palmetto Charter 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Palmetto Charter School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmetto Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmetto Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Charter School
How many students attend Palmetto Charter School?
Palmetto Charter School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmetto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Charter School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% 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 Palmetto Charter School?
22.5% of students at Palmetto Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmetto Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Palmetto Charter School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Palmetto, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto Charter School?
Palmetto Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palmetto Charter School rank among schools in Palmetto?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Charter School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Palmetto, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palmetto on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Palmetto Charter School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.