- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Punta Gorda Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120024000302
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Punta Gorda Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Punta Gorda · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Punta Gorda Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Punta Gorda Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Punta Gorda, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024000302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Punta Gorda Middle School held near 1,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 120024000302 · Punta Gorda, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,098 enr · 18.9:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Punta Gorda Middle School held near 1,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Punta Gorda 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
- This school
Punta Gorda Middle School
1,098 students
- Babcock Neighb
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte Middle School
858 students
What this shows Punta Gorda Middle School reports 1,098 students on the CCD universe file.
How Punta Gorda Middle School compares
Punta Gorda 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,098
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
324
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Punta Gorda Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Punta Gorda Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Punta Gorda 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
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,098 students)
Frequently asked questions about Punta Gorda Middle School
How many students attend Punta Gorda Middle School?
Punta Gorda Middle School has 1,098 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Punta Gorda, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,120 (2022-23) → 1,072 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Punta Gorda Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Punta Gorda Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Punta Gorda Middle School?
41.3% of students at Punta Gorda Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Punta Gorda Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Punta Gorda Middle School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Punta Gorda, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Punta Gorda Middle School?
Punta Gorda Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Punta Gorda Middle School rank among public schools in Punta Gorda?
By Resource Investment Index, Punta Gorda Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides Punta Gorda 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.