Enrollment
1,098
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Punta Gorda Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Punta Gorda Middle School
Punta Gorda Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Punta Gorda, Florida, enrolling 1,098 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,098 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 665 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #604, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 549 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 560 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,098 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students) and Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students) alongside Punta Gorda Middle School.
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 Punta Gorda Middle School compares
Punta Gorda Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,716
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte, which includes Punta Gorda Middle School.
$11,716
Per student
+5%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 16.4%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,098 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Punta Gorda Middle School a good school?
Punta Gorda Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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