- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120156008135 · Tarpon Springs, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
349 enr · 12:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs 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 349
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs
349 students
What this shows Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs compares
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,058
- 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 (~349 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.