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MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3131 LAKE VIEW BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948CHARLOTTE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
701
Students
Total enrolled
$13,776
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 701 students in grades PK–05 in PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,776 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 701 students. The district invests $13,776 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

701
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution360 male · 341 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 415 students
Student Composition
64%
20%
8%
Asian1%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black7%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120024000304

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,776Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,776
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,061
Student Support$2,617
Administration$1,653
Operations$2,066
Other$1,378
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,776 spent per student, an estimated $6,103 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
68%
State government
16.4%
Local (property tax)
68.0%
Federal programs
15.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DEEP CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSALLIE JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+5 more
↓
Middle
PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOLPORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOLL. A. AINGER MIDDLE SCHOOLMURDOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOLPORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOLLEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOLFLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCharlotte County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCHARLOTTE →
Phone: (941)255-7470
NCES ID: 120024000304
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PORT CHARLOTTE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CHARLOTTE
High
CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL
1,994 students · 09–12
● 36 opp41% FRL
High
PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL
1,649 students · 09–12
43% FRL
High
LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOL
1,360 students · 09–12
29% FRL
Mid
PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,120 students · 06–08
● 36 opp41% FRL
Mid
PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL
877 students · 06–08
55% FRL
Elem
DEEP CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
835 students · PK–05
● 48 opp47% FRL
Other
BABCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
789 students · KG–11
● 36 opp3% FRL
Elem
NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
780 students · PK–05
63% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3131 LAKE VIEW BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.