Enrollment
817
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Largo, FL
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science
Federal NCES profile for Pinellas Academy of Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156008100Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Largo, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinellas Academy of Math and Science compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinellas Academy of Math and Science
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Largo, Florida, enrolling 817 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.0% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 817 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Pinellas Academy of Math and Science.
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 Pinellas Academy of Math and Science compares
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 94% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$11,582
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Pinellas Academy of Math and Science.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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 Pinellas Academy of Math and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinellas Academy of Math and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~817 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinellas Academy of Math and Science
How many students attend Pinellas Academy of Math and Science?
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science has 817 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Largo, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Academy of Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Academy of Math and Science is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Pinellas Academy of Math and Science?
3.0% of students at Pinellas Academy of Math and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinellas Academy of Math and Science?
The largest demographic group at Pinellas Academy of Math and Science is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinellas Academy of Math and Science?
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinellas Academy of Math and Science rank among elementary schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Largo, 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 Largo on the city page.
Is Pinellas Academy of Math and Science a good school?
Pinellas Academy of Math and Science earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Pinellas?
Besides Pinellas Academy of Math and Science, 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.
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