- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Charlotte, FL
Port Charlotte Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Port Charlotte Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120024000303
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Charlotte Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Port Charlotte · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Charlotte Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Charlotte Middle School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Port Charlotte, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Port Charlotte Middle School held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120024000303 · Port Charlotte, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
858 enr · 18.7:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Port Charlotte Middle School held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Port Charlotte Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte High
Charlotte High School
1,872 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte High School
1,730 students
- Lemon Bay High
Lemon Bay High School
1,343 students
- Punta Gorda Mi
Punta Gorda Middle School
1,098 students
- Babcock Neighb
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- This school
Port Charlotte Middle School
858 students
What this shows Port Charlotte Middle School reports 858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Charlotte Middle School compares
Port Charlotte Middle 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$14,173
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Port Charlotte Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Charlotte Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Charlotte Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~858 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Charlotte Middle School
How many students attend Port Charlotte Middle School?
Port Charlotte Middle School has 858 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Charlotte, FL. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Charlotte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Charlotte Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Charlotte Middle School?
55.2% of students at Port Charlotte Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Charlotte Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Port Charlotte Middle School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Port Charlotte, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Charlotte Middle School?
Port Charlotte Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Port Charlotte Middle School rank among public schools in Port Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Charlotte Middle School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides Port Charlotte Middle School, Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students), Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students), and Lemon Bay High School (1,343 students). See the Charlotte district page for the complete list.