Enrollment
311
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Largo, FL
Plato Seminole
Federal NCES profile for Plato Seminole, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120156007953Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plato Seminole earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Plato Seminole has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Seminole ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Largo, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plato Seminole compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plato Seminole
Plato Seminole is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Largo, Florida, enrolling 311 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Plato Seminole is leaner than roughly 92% of Florida schools and 38% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 311 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Plato Seminole.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Plato Seminole compares
Plato Seminole on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% 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
28.3%
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
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 311 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Plato Seminole is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Plato Seminole.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Plato Seminole 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 | 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 Seminole's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Plato Seminole
How many students attend Plato Seminole?
Plato Seminole has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Largo, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plato Seminole?
The student-teacher ratio at Plato Seminole is 11.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% 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 Seminole?
33.3% of students at Plato Seminole are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plato Seminole?
The largest demographic group at Plato Seminole is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Largo, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plato Seminole?
Plato Seminole has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plato Seminole rank among elementary schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Plato Seminole ranks #2 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.
Is Plato Seminole a good school?
Plato Seminole earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Plato Seminole, 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.
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