- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Largo, FL
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pinellas Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156003917Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinellas Preparatory Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinellas Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Largo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Pinellas Preparatory Academy held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120156003917 · Largo, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
764 enr · 12.7:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Pinellas Preparatory Academy held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinellas Preparatory 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 764
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
764 students
What this shows Pinellas Preparatory Academy reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinellas Preparatory Academy compares
Pinellas Preparatory Academy 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
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
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 764 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Pinellas Preparatory 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 Pinellas Preparatory Academy 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 | Similar 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 Pinellas Preparatory 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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinellas Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy has 764 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Largo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Preparatory 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 Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
26.1% of students at Pinellas Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pinellas Preparatory Academy is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Pinellas Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Pinellas Preparatory 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.