Enrollment
298
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120024008540
The Academy — Port Charlotte, FL
Federal NCES profile for The Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Academy reports 298 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the Florida average and 21% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 298 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 98.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Charlotte spends $13,776 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.0% from local sources (property taxes), 16.4% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 20% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 41% in Florida — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
98.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,776
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 298 Top 21% in Florida — larger than 79% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.6% +20% vs state
NCES ID 120024008540
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 298:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 98.7%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 62
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte, which includes The Academy.
$13,776
Per student
+8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
Similar other schools in Port Charlotte
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Standard public school
763 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow Park Elementary School
Standard public school
708 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Myakka River Elementary School
Standard public school
624 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Kingsway Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Peace River Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about The Academy
How many students attend The Academy?
The Academy has 298 students enrolled. It is a other school in PORT CHARLOTTE, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Academy?
62.6% of students at The Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Academy is White at 62.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in PORT CHARLOTTE, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy?
The Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.