- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Charlotte, FL
Peace River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peace River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120024000297
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peace River Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Port Charlotte · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Peace River Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peace River Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Port Charlotte, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Peace River Elementary School shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 120024000297 · Port Charlotte, FL Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 15.1:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Peace River Elementary School shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Peace River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte High
Charlotte High School
1,872 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte High School
1,730 students
- Lemon Bay High
Lemon Bay High School
1,343 students
- Punta Gorda Mi
Punta Gorda Middle School
1,098 students
- Babcock Neighb
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- This school 557
Peace River Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Peace River Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peace River Elementary School compares
Peace River Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$14,173
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Peace River Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peace River 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 Peace River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peace River Elementary School
How many students attend Peace River Elementary School?
Peace River Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Charlotte, FL. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peace River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peace River Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Peace River Elementary School?
64.5% of students at Peace River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peace River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peace River Elementary School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Port Charlotte, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peace River Elementary School?
Peace River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Peace River Elementary School rank among schools in Port Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Peace River Elementary School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides Peace River 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.