At a glance
Reported students
1,053
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
634
Babcock Neighborhood School: 1,053 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Babcock Neighborhood School
Babcock Neighborhood School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Babcock Ranch. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Charlotte. NCES reports 1,053 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Babcock Neighborhood School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 0.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.9%
- Hispanic17%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charlotte
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Baker/Head Start
Other · Grades PK–PK
165 reported students
Charlotte Harbor School
Other · Grades PK–12
130 reported students
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
Other · Grades KG–12
83 reported students
Charlotte Virtual Instruction Program
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Charlotte Virtual Instruction Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Punta Gorda Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,098 reported students
Public schools near Babcock Neighborhood School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale High School High · Lee | 09–12 | 1,916 | 5.3 mi |
| River Hall Elementary School Elementary · Lee | PK–05 | 913 | 5.7 mi |
| Buckingham Exceptional Student Center Other · Lee | PK–12 | 60 | 6 mi |
| Bayshore School Elementary · Lee | PK–08 | 685 | 7.9 mi |
| Oak Hammock Middle School Middle · Lee | 06–08 | 1,242 | 8.1 mi |
| Manatee Elementary School Elementary · Lee | PK–05 | 728 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Babcock Neighborhood School
What grades does Babcock Neighborhood School serve?
Babcock Neighborhood School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Charlotte.
How many students attend Babcock Neighborhood School?
Babcock Neighborhood School reported 1,053 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 503 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Babcock Neighborhood School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 1,053 students and 65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Babcock Neighborhood School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Babcock Neighborhood School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Babcock Neighborhood School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
0.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Babcock Neighborhood School in?
Babcock Neighborhood School is part of Charlotte, based in Port Charlotte, FL, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Babcock Neighborhood School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverdale High School (5.3 mi), River Hall Elementary School (5.7 mi), Buckingham Exceptional Student Center (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.