- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Port Richey, FL
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Plato Academy Trinity Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120153008448Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in New Port Richey · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Trinity Charter School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in New Port Richey, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120153008448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120153008448 · New Port Richey, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
489 enr · 12.9:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 489
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School
489 students
What this shows Plato Academy Trinity Charter School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plato Academy Trinity Charter School compares
Plato Academy Trinity 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Plato Academy Trinity Charter School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plato Academy Trinity Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plato Academy Trinity Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plato Academy Trinity Charter School
How many students attend Plato Academy Trinity Charter School?
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Trinity Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Trinity Charter School is 12.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% 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 Trinity Charter School?
46.7% of students at Plato Academy Trinity 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 Trinity Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Plato Academy Trinity Charter School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in New Port Richey, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plato Academy Trinity Charter School?
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Trinity Charter School rank among elementary schools in New Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Academy Trinity Charter School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in New Port Richey, 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 New Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Plato Academy Trinity Charter School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.