- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Largo, FL
Plato Academy Largo Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Plato Academy Largo Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156007910Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plato Academy Largo Charter School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Plato Academy Largo Charter School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Largo Charter School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Largo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Plato Academy Largo Charter School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120156007910 · Largo, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
305 enr · 10.9:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Plato Academy Largo Charter School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plato Academy Largo Charter School 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 305
Plato Academy Largo Charter School
305 students
What this shows Plato Academy Largo Charter School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plato Academy Largo Charter School compares
Plato Academy Largo Charter School 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
African American 10.8%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Plato Academy Largo Charter School 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 Largo Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plato Academy Largo Charter School'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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plato Academy Largo Charter School
How many students attend Plato Academy Largo Charter School?
Plato Academy Largo Charter School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Largo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Largo Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Largo Charter School is 10.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% 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 Largo Charter School?
46.1% of students at Plato Academy Largo Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plato Academy Largo Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Plato Academy Largo Charter School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plato Academy Largo Charter School?
Plato Academy Largo Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Largo Charter School rank among elementary schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Largo Charter School ranks #4 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 Plato Academy Largo Charter School, 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.