- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pinellas Park, FL
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156008338Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Pinellas Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Pinellas Park, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156008338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 120156008338 · Pinellas Park, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
535 enr · 13.4:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plato Academy Pinellas Park 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 535
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School
535 students
What this shows Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School compares
Plato Academy Pinellas Park 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
23.9%
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 13.3%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Plato Academy Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park 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 | 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 Pinellas Park 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School
How many students attend Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School?
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pinellas Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School 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 Pinellas Park Charter School?
38.6% of students at Plato Academy Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Pinellas Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School?
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pinellas Park Charter School rank among public schools in Pinellas Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Pinellas Park, 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 Pinellas Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Plato Academy Pinellas Park 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.