- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palm Harbor, FL
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Plato Academy Palm Harbor 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 120156007919Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Palm Harbor · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Palm Harbor, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 120156007919 · Palm Harbor, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
343 enr · 11.4:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plato Academy Palm Harbor 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 343
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
343 students
What this shows Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School compares
Plato Academy Palm Harbor 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Florida - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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 343 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 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School 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 Palm Harbor Charter School 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 Palm Harbor 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
How many students attend Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School?
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palm Harbor, FL. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School is 11.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% 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 Palm Harbor Charter School?
24.1% of students at Plato Academy Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Palm Harbor, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School?
Plato Academy Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor Charter School rank among public schools in Palm Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Palm Harbor, 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 Palm Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Plato Academy Palm Harbor 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.