- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clearwater, FL
Plato Academy Clearwater
Federal NCES profile for Plato Academy Clearwater, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156004036Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plato Academy Clearwater earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Plato Academy Clearwater has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Clearwater ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Plato Academy Clearwater held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120156004036 · Clearwater, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
616 enr · 13.4:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Plato Academy Clearwater held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plato Academy Clearwater 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 616
Plato Academy Clearwater
616 students
What this shows Plato Academy Clearwater reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plato Academy Clearwater compares
Plato Academy Clearwater 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 8.3%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Plato Academy Clearwater 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 Plato Academy Clearwater 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 | Lower 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 Clearwater'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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plato Academy Clearwater
How many students attend Plato Academy Clearwater?
Plato Academy Clearwater has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clearwater, FL. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Clearwater?
The student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Clearwater is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% 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 Clearwater?
30.6% of students at Plato Academy Clearwater are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plato Academy Clearwater?
The largest demographic group at Plato Academy Clearwater is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plato Academy Clearwater?
Plato Academy Clearwater 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 Plato Academy Clearwater rank among elementary schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Clearwater ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Plato Academy Clearwater, 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.