- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Largo, FL
Pinellas Virtual Franchise
Federal NCES profile for Pinellas Virtual Franchise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156008596
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinellas Virtual Franchise earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinellas Virtual Franchise has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 9 schools in Largo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Pinellas Virtual Franchise shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-16.2%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 120156008596 · Largo, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 8.5:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Pinellas Virtual Franchise shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-16.2%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinellas Virtual Franchise 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 153
Pinellas Virtual Franchise
153 students
What this shows Pinellas Virtual Franchise reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinellas Virtual Franchise compares
Pinellas Virtual Franchise 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 52% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 78% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 13.7%
African American 8.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Pinellas Virtual Franchise is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Virtual Franchise 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 | 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinellas Virtual Franchise'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 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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinellas Virtual Franchise
How many students attend Pinellas Virtual Franchise?
Pinellas Virtual Franchise has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Largo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Virtual Franchise?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Virtual Franchise is 8.5:1, which is 52% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% 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 Virtual Franchise?
11.5% of students at Pinellas Virtual Franchise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinellas Virtual Franchise?
The largest demographic group at Pinellas Virtual Franchise is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinellas Virtual Franchise?
Pinellas Virtual Franchise has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher 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 Virtual Franchise rank among schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Virtual Franchise ranks #1 of 9 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 schools in Largo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Pinellas Virtual Franchise, 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.