Enrollment
349
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tarpon Springs, FL
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
Federal NCES profile for Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156008135Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Tarpon Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Florida
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs has class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Tarpon Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156008135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Tarpon Springs, Florida, enrolling 349 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs is leaner than roughly 89% of Florida schools and 33% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 349 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs.
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 Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs compares
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Florida - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs.
$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 Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs 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 Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs'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 (~349 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
How many students attend Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs?
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tarpon Springs, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs?
The student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs is 12:1, which is 33% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% 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 Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs?
26.7% of students at Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs?
The largest demographic group at Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Tarpon Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs?
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs rank among public schools in Tarpon Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Tarpon Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tarpon Springs on the city page.
Is Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs a good school?
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools. 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 Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs, 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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